From the Estadio Cubierto Newell Old Boys in Rosario, Argentina, Golden Boy Promotions put on a night of boxing featuring Lucas Matthysse (26-0-1, 24 KOs) of Argentina taking on against veteran Rogelio Castañeda (26-15-3, 8 KOs) from Tijuana, Mexico. In a rematch from their bout on September 12, 2008 that ended in a draw due to a headbutt, Matthysse was looking to avenge the only blemish in his perfect record. The hometown favorite wasted no time as he knocked down Castañeda to the canvas with a left hand mid way through the 1st round. Visibly hurt, Castañeda was not able to recover as Matthysse increased the pressure and went on to put his over matched opponent a total of 3 times on the canvas. Castañeda started out with the right idea of moving a round and throwing the jab but Matthysse was just too strong and as soon as he connected the fight was basically over. Lucas Matthysse improved to 27-0-1, 25 KOs while Rogelio Castañeda dropped to 26-16-3, 8 KOs, now a raise in quality opposition is needed to see if Matthysse is for real or not.

In the co-main event former world title challenger Sebastian “Iron” Lujan  improved to 34-5-2, 22 KOs with a 7th round TKO win over Emilio Julio who fell to 16-8-1, 8 KOs. In a not so technical fight the wild swinging Lujan overwhelmed a worn out Brea to the point of making him quit on his stool before the beginning of the 7th round. The much busier Lujan out threw and out landed the taller Colombian making him clinch constantly as was pointed out by the referee when he deducted a point from Brea. After a vicious round six where Lujan landed at will Brea’s corner decided that it was enough punishment to their already beaten fighter and there was no need to continue the fight. Lujan kept his minor title belt and added another win under his belt hoping that it could lead to another title shot in the near future.

Also, Leandro Albronoz secured a majority decision win over Mateo Verron with knockdown in the 5th of a scheduled 6th rounder.

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