Fight Ends in Concern as Joshua Temple's Body Gives Out
A professional boxer experienced a concerning moment during a fight on the Jake Paul undercard. Joshua Temple's body appeared to "malfunction" after being hit by a barrage of punches from opponent Lorenzo Medina. Despite the worrying scenes, Temple then started celebrating, leaving commentators and fans worried about his well-being.
Paul Wins with First-Round Knockout
Before the incident, Jake Paul secured a first-round knockout victory over Andre August in Orlando on Friday night. However, the focus shifted to the fight between Temple and Medina during the build-up to the main event.
Medina's Crushing Right Hand Takes a Toll on Temple
In the sixth round, Medina, who had an awkward rip in the back of his shorts, launched a powerful right hand that had a heavy impact on Temple. The blow caused Temple's body to wobble, and he momentarily lost control of his arms. Commentators observed that his body was "malfunctioning" as he stumbled towards the ropes.
Referee Stops the Fight as Temple Unable to Defend Himself
Referee Christopher Young stepped in to stop the fight as Temple was unable to defend himself against Medina's brutal series of punches. With the fight waved off, Medina extended his undefeated record to 9-0, with eight victories by knockout.
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Temple's Confusion Raises Concerns
After the fight was called off, Temple raised his red gloves, seemingly under the impression that he had won the fight. Commentators expressed their worry, stating that Temple didn't know where he was and believed he had emerged victorious despite the relentless pounding to his head. Fans also voiced their concerns, with one questioning if Temple was concussed.
Medina's Assessment of the Fight
Medina, reflecting on the match, criticized Temple's performance and claimed that he was fighting his own battle in his head. He believed Temple was scared from the beginning and couldn't even look at him in the eyes during the weigh-in or backstage. Medina concluded that Temple was not good enough to be in the ring with him.
Crushing Knockout on the Undercard
In another fight on the undercard, Yoenis Tellez delivered a perfect left hook to knock down Livan Navarro. The knockout was described as shutting Navarro down "like a Macbook." With this victory, Medina maintained his flawless record of nine wins from nine fights.