Zucco and Martin, victories with knockout. And tonight still great boxing live streaming on Repubblica

The night of the knockouts. Wanting to give a title to the boxing evening in Verbania, this is certainly the most fitting. The two most anticipated protagonists, Ivan Zucco and Sandor Martin they put on a show by peremptorily closing their meetings. Repubblica, which broadcast the event live streaming, replies tonight from Sequalsin an evening in honor of the Italian boxing legend Primo Carnera 90 years after the conquest of the world heavyweight title. Connection on our site starting from 21.30 with two titled matches: the Italian bantamweight championship between Claudio Grande and Cristian Zara and the WBC Mediterranean championship between the Greek Panagiotis Tsochataridis and Luigi Alfieri.

Zucco, an impressive knockout

Returning to the meeting in Verbania, organized by Opin Since 82, the blow with which the home idol, the super-mediumweight Ivan Zucco closed the accounts with Baptiste Castegnaro was impressive. Interesting match also thanks to the Frenchman, who didn’t accept the role of test driver, trying to win and scoring – especially in the second round – some fairly effective shots. An attitude paid dearly in the fourth round when Zucco, whom we defined during the presentation as the knockout artist (15 victories before the limit out of 18 overall) landed a short right hook that literally turned off the light for Castegnaro. A devastating blow that also generated some concern: in fact, the Frenchman was taken out of the ring on a stretcher. “I’m happy with the knockout but at the same time I’m sorry for Castegnaro, but these are things that are part of the game – commented Zucco -. Now my head is towards an important match that I hope will be made official in the next few days”.

Sandor Martin, class and determination

The best boxing of the evening, but there was no doubt about the figure, was offered by Sandor Martin. The Spanish super lightweight who was returning to the ring after the defeat suffered by Teofimo Lopez in Madison Square Garden with a very questionable verdict, beat the Italian of Albanian origin Arblin Kaba in six rounds. Very nice match. Kaba tried to seize the chance of a lifetime, immediately attacking Martin. A fruitful tactic in the first two rounds, which Kaba brought to a level playing field by also placing good shots, in particular a straight right in the second. From the third take the music changed. Martin gradually upped the pace and closed out play in the sixth. With a right hook he knocked out Kaba, who still managed to get back up. Then a new series, another knockdown and the judicious throwing of the towel from the former Italian champion’s corner. “Hands to Kaba for accepting the match against me,” Martin said.

The Sarchioto promise

In the other matches, good performance by Giovanni Sarchioto, (8-0, 7KO) who confirms himself as one of the best Italian prospects. A victory by knockout in the sixth round against the Frenchman Fouad El Massoudi and the prospect of fighting for the Italian title: “I’m ready for the middleweight flag. If I’m not, who should be in Italy? No disrespect, But I think I’ve proved my worth.”
Finally, victorious return for the former European challenger Francesco Grandelli, who beat Emiliano Salvini on points.