On May 10, 2014, SHOWTIME broadcasted the highly anticipated clash between Jr. Middleweight champion, Carlos "Charlo" and Vanes "The Nightmare" Martirosyan. The event was held at the Texas Station gambling hall and hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both fighters had strong records and had not lost a fight in several years. Charlo, the defending champion, had a record of 22-0 with 11 knockouts while Martirosyan had a record of 34-1-1 with 21 knockouts. The fight was expected to be a thrilling bout with both fighters eager to prove themselves and come out on top.
Charlo came out strong in the first round, demonstrating his quick footwork and precise punching. He landed several clean punches on Martirosyan, which set the tone for the rest of the fight. Martirosyan retreated to the ropes several times in the first few rounds, attempting to counter Charlo's attacks but he was not able to land anything significant.
In the middle rounds, Martirosyan started to come back and find his rhythm. He landed a few solid punches on Charlo, which appeared to shake the champion. However, Charlo continued to maintain his focus and put pressure on Martirosyan. He was able to effectively counter Martirosyan's punches and avoid any significant damage.
In the later rounds, Charlo's stamina and conditioning proved to be superior to Martirosyan's. Charlo continued his relentless assault on Martirosyan, landing several clean punches to the head and body. Martirosyan was clearly fatigued, and his punches lacked power and accuracy.
The fight ended with Charlo winning by a unanimous decision. The judges scored the bout 97-93, 96-94, and 98-92, all in favor of Charlo. The final round was an exciting one, with both fighters standing toe-to-toe and trading punches until the final bell. The crowd was clearly impressed with the performance of both fighters, with a few of them even calling it the best fight of the year.
Overall, the fight showcased the beauty and brutality of boxing. Both Charlo and Martirosyan gave it their all in the ring, demonstrating their impressive athleticism, skill, and sportsmanship. It was a thrilling bout that will go down in history as one of the greatest in the Jr. Middleweight division.