In the semi-main event, fast-rising super flyweight star, Daniel ‘Chucky’ Barrera, (6-0-1, 4 KO’s), won a six-round unanimous decision over Hector Valdes Pena, (4-2-2, 2 KOs). The 22-year-old Barrera displayed his wealth of world class skills with continuous movement and a steady pump of one of the best jabs today. Demonstrating a terrific body attack and a phenomenal jab throughout the fight, the popular, all action Barrera capped the victory over the game Pena with a knockdown towards the end of the final round. When asked if he thought he could have finished Pena if this bout would have been a 8 round fight? Barrera immediately responded "most definitely". Unanimous scores of 60-53 were all in favor of Barrera who continues to build his huge fan following and rapidly raises his profile in the division as one of the best prospects today.
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