Demond Brock split decision winner over Reynaldo Blanco
Norberto Gonzalez upsets Daniel Rosario
“KNOCKOUT NIGHT AT THE D” OFFICIAL RESULTS & PICTURES
 
(L-R) — Promoter/trainer Roy Jones, Jr., Demond “Body Shot” Nady and referee Jay Nady
(All pictures by Manny “Mitts” Murillo / Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions)
LAS VEGAS (November 19, 2016) – The incredible journey of Demond “Body Shot” Brock continued last night (Friday) in the “Knockout Night at the D” main event on CBS Sports Network that aired live from inside the Downtown Las Vegas Events Centertent.
FloBoxing.tv live streamed this evening’s undercard worldwide, as well as the three main card bouts, excluding North America.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series, presented by the D Las Vegasand Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
 
Brock lands a right on Blanco
From the Louisiana Penitentiary, where Brock (13-3, 4 KOs) learned how to box while serving a 15-year sentence for armed robbery, to his salvation in the boxing ring.  The 35-year-old boxer from New Orleans captured his second title, taking a 10-round split decision (96-94, 96-94, 93-97) from defending North American Boxing Association (NABA) USA lightweight champion Reynaldo “El Trampolin” Blanco (13-3, 7 KOs)
Brock predicted that fans would see a completely different fighter, after being trained for this fight by future Hall of Famer and 10-time world champion Roy Jones, Jr.  Brock threw effective punches in bunches, aggressively fought inside against the taller Blanco, and he outworked the Dominican who suffered a cut over his left eye midway through the fight and had his right eye swell a few rounds later.
Brock (R) won his second title with a split decision victory over Blanco
“I knew he was a gritty guy who came from Puerto Rico to fight me in Las Vegas,” explained Brock, who added the NABA USA title to his growing collection that already had included the WBC US lightweight strap.  “I was having fun, enjoying myself.  I had to pick up stuff working with Roy and some rubbed off on me. With Roy’s help, my confidence was built up and I learned techniques, especially with my hand-and-feet coordination.  I found what I learned was more effective.”
Jones was calm in Brock’s corner throughout the fight.  “I’m always calm in the corner to get the best out of the fighter,” Jones noted. “To do that I need to remain calm.”
Mexican upset specialist Norberto “Demonio” Gonzalez (22-3-8, 13 KOs) did his thing in the co-feature, taking an eight-round split decision (76-75, 76-75, 74-77) from Puerto Rican junior middleweight Daniel “El Duro” Rosario (11-2, 10 KOs).
 (R) Norberto Gonzalez pulled off another upset last night
Gonzalez overcame a second-round knockdown.  “I didn’t come here to lose,” Gonzalez commented.  “I knew we had to work hard to get a decision.”
In the television opener, red-hot junior featherweight prospect Randy “El Matador” Moreno (7-0, 6 KOs) remained unbeaten, outclassing Daniel Perales (7-6-1, 4 KOs) from the opening bell until referee Russell Mora stopped the fight at the request of the corner in the fourth round.    Using his height and reach advantage once again, the 20-year-old Moreno, fighting out of Las Vegas, continued to show steady overall improvement in his first scheduled six-round bout.
 (R) – Randy Moreno is a rising young star
“I can’t wait until I get my first title shot,” Moreno said. “Fighting at home means the world to me.”
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Undefeated New York junior flyweight Natalie “Tuffie” Gonzalez (3-0, 1 KO) unloaded a big right-hand to register her first professional knockout as previously unbeaten Marina “Rockie” Ramirez (2-1) beat the count but referee Kenny Bayles halted the fight.
In a spirited junior featherweight fight from start to finish, Juan “Ciclon Junior” Sanchez (2-0, 1 KO) won a hard fought four-round unanimous decision over a game Javier “Lights Out” Cepeda (0-3).
Puerto Rican cruiserweight Kenny “El Indio” Cruz (1-2-1, 1 KO) ruined the pro debut former UNLV football player Jason “The Blaze” Beauchamp, unleashing a barrage of unanswered punches for a knockout win only 1:11 into the opening round.

With Jones working his corner, Swedish middleweight Shady Gamhour (1-0, 1 KO) turned in an impress pro debut, stopping David De La Cruz (0-1) in the third round.
Complete results below:
 
OFFICIAL RESULTS
MAIN EVENT – LIGHTWEIGHTS
Demond “Body Shot” Brock (13-3, 4 KOs), Challenger, New Orleans, LA
WDEC10 (96-94, 96-94, 93-97)
Reynaldo “El Trampolin” Blanco (13-3, 7 KOs), Mantancita, Dominican Republic
(Brock won NABA USA lightweight title)
CO-FEATURE – JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Norberto Gonzalez (22-8, 13 KOs), Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
WDEC8 (76-75, 76-75, 74-77)
Daniel “El Duro” Rosario Cruz (11-1, 10 KOs), Caguas, Puerto Rico
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Kenny Cruz (0-2-1), Natalino, Puerto Rico
WKO1 (1:11)
Jason Beauchamp (0-1), Las Vegas, NV
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Shady Gamhour (1-0, 1 KO), Sweden by way of Pensacola, FL
WTKO7 (1:54)
David De La Cruz (0-1, 0 KO), Los Angeles, CA
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Randy Moreno (7-0, 6 KOs), Las Vegas, NV
WTKO4 (1:37)
Daniel Perales (7-6-1, 4 KOs), Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico
JUNIOR FEATHERWIEIGHTS
Juan Sanchez (2-0, 1 KO), Allentown, PA
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Javier Cepeda (0-3), Natalino, Puerto Rico
FEMALE JUNIOR FLYWEIGHTS
Natalie Gonzalez (3-1, KOs), Bronx, NY
WKO2 (1:18)
Marina Martinez (2-0, 0 KOs), Palma, ID
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and Neon Star Media.
The final “Knockout Night at the D” show of the 2016 season will be held Saturday, December 17, inside of the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center tent.
Photo Gallery below:
(L) Natalie Gonzalez KOd Marina Ramirez
(L) Juan Sanchez decisioned Javier Cepeda
Kenny Cruz celebrated his KO win over Jason Beauchamp

(R) Shady Gamhior won his pro debut with a KO of David De La Cruz
 
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About the D Las Vegas:  the D Las Vegas delivers the fresh, energetic attitude and fun atmosphere synonymous with downtown Las Vegas. The new casino hotel boasts 629 remodeled rooms and suites and a unique two-level casino featuring modern and vintage floors. Cocktails, beer and frozen beverages abound inside the casino at LONGBAR and on the Fremont Street Experience at D Bar.  the D offers contemporary American fare at D Grill, Detroit’s legendary Coney Dogs at American Coney Island and premium steaks and authentic Italian dishes at Joe Vicari’s Andiamo Italian Steakhouse. The Showroom at the D Las Vegas features outstanding entertainment ranging from award-winning dinner theater and Broadway productions to music, comedy and more. Follow the D on Facebook and Twitter.
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About Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions:  Co-founded in 2013 by 10-time world champion Roy Jones, Jr. and Keith Veltre, Roy Jones, Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions is on its way to reinventing boxing.  Based in Las Vegas, Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions is climbing to the top at a fast pace, adding young talent to its growing stable such as undefeated super welterweight John Vera and former 3-time world super bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko, along with Tony Lopez and Hanzel Martinez, lightweight Demond Brock, super featherweight Randy Moreno, cruiserweight Irsael Duffus, bantamweight Max Ornelas, super lightweight Emanuel Robles, middleweight Rolando Garza and light heavyweight Adrian Taylor.
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