Pascal stops Arias!
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By Dave Spencer -- Fightnews Canada at ringside
In a bout that ended on a somber note, Jean Pascal (14-0 12KO) scored a 6th round technical knockout victory over Lucas Green Arias (11-2 9KO) of Costa Rica as boxing returned to the Casino de Montreal Saturday. Pascal who was the faster of the two fighters on the day and was connecting with regularity throughout; finally catching up with Arias as the ten-second warning sounded, unleashing a barrage that finished with a left hand that put the fighter down. Arias would get up and stumble to his corner as the bell sounded and not return, his corner having seen enough. He would remain seated as the celebrations in the ring continued and belts were presented. Five minutes later with a corner-man pouring a bottle of water over his head, the stool under Arias could no longer support the fighter who lost consciousness. Oxygen was administered and a stretcher brought as Arias lay on the canvas for at least another five minutes. No word yet on the fighter’s condition but he was immediately brought to hospital and Fightnews will do its best to keep you informed of his condition.
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