Eleazar Contreras, Jr. Scores First Round Knockout

Welterweight contender Eleazar Contreras, Jr. opened up tonight’s Telefutura’s “Solo Boxeo” boxing show with a first round knockout of tough and rugged Mexican journeyman Alfonso “Poncho” Sanchez. Contreras came out fast, shooting hard three and four punch combinations that were finding their mark. With about one minute left in the round, the Californian landed a hard, sharp, chin checking right hook that put Sanchez down for the count. The tough Mexican was up at the count of eight, but was again sent to the canvas courte! sy of another hard right hand. This time, “Ponch” would not beat the count. With the win, Contreras improves his record to 26-4-2 with 10 kos, and keeps his title hopes alive.