In front of thousands of fans around the world, Cuban boxer Frank Sanchez suffered a knockout loss against German warrior Ajit Kabaelwasting a golden opportunity to maintain his position in a high-profile boxing event like the one taking place this Saturday. Saudi Arabia.
With both fighters' undefeated records on the line, Sanchez (currently 24-1, 17 KOs) and Kabayer (25-0, 17 KOs) entered the ring looking to become the mandatory challengers of the event. world boxing councilsuper heavyweight division. However, the European fighter proved superior and left his opponent breathless in the seventh round.
Nickname “”cuban flashSanchez hit the canvas twice in the seventh round, knocking him down the second time at 2:23. He couldn't muster the strength to stand up before the referee's count.
According to statistics from specialized sites compu boxCabayel outperformed his opponent overall, landing 110 of 276 punches (39.9%), while the Cuban only landed 47 of 176 punches (26.7%).
Sanchez, 31, missed a golden opportunity to advance his career and faces numerous challenges as he fights for a world title. The loss also sparked a flurry of comments on social media, with many followers questioning his approach to the game and the strategy his team employed at Kingdom Arena in 2016. Riyadh.
He was once considered the new face of professional boxing in Cuba. guantanamo From now on, he will rely on his manager to rebuild his damaged image around the world. middle east.
Sanchez left Cuba with the Olympic medalists in July 2016. Yampia HernandezHe said. Diario de Cuba“There's no other reason. I just want to be a professional. I couldn't do that in Cuba.”
Same card as Sanchez vs. Kabayer. Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14KO) Defeat Englishman boxer Tyson Fury (34 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, 24 KOs) Becomes unified heavyweight champion for the first time after the war Lennox Lewis.of Ukrainian The still undefeated fighter took home all the belts in the division by split decision (115-112, 113-114, 114-113) and a rematch is scheduled for next October.
Key questions regarding Frank Sanchez's recent defeat
Following Frank Sanchez's unexpected loss, many fans and analysts raised important questions about his future and the circumstances surrounding the fight. Below are some key questions and answers.
What were the key stats for the Sanchez vs. Kabayer fight?
Ajit Kabayel landed 110 of 276 punches (39.9%) while Frank Sanchez only landed 47 of 176 punches (26.7%).
What impact will this loss have on Frank Sanchez's career?
This loss greatly affected Sanchez's future, making it difficult for him to get high-profile fights and challenge for a world title.
How did social media react to the loss of Sanchez?
Social media was abuzz with criticism, with many fans questioning his strategy and the decisions made by the team.
