In the co-main event, top super bantamweight contenders went toe-to-toe as Australia’s Sam Goodman (22-1, 8 KOs) took home a unanimous decision victory over Argentina’s Rodrigo Ruiz (23-2, 17 KOs) in a 12-round IBF 122-pound title eliminator.
A former world title challenger, the hometown favorite Goodman was buoyed on by the crowd as he showed off his versatile game against the rugged, come forward style of Ruiz. Goodman was especially effective landing power shots, connecting on over 51% while out landing Ruiz overall 225 to 157.
Ruiz found success with left hands, especially early in the bout, but Goodman was able to adjust and stay out of danger, while consistently working in pot shots with the right hand. In the end, all three judges saw the bout in Goodman’s favor, with scores of 118-110, 116-112 and 115-113.
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