From the first bell, it was clear that this fight would be a real war. Oscar Duarte and Miguel Madueno exchanged blows relentlessly, but Duarte’s precision and power made the difference, scoring a technical knockout in the seventh round. The bout, held on February 15, 2025 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, lived up to expectations, offering non-stop action. Madueno resisted valiantly, but Duarte’s body shots and accurate combinations wore him down. In the seventh round, the referee intervened and stopped the fight. With this victory, Duarte sends a clear message to the lightweight division and moves closer to even bigger fights.
Oscar Duarte arrests Miguel Madueno
Duarte was initially scheduled to face former world champion Regis Prograis, but Madueno took the bout as a last-minute replacement.
Despite the change, Duarte remained focused and executed a relentless plan of attack.
The first few rounds were a fierce exchange, with both fighters throwing power punches and refusing to back down.
However, Duarte showed greater accuracy and connected with his left hook repeatedly.
His constant punishment to the body weakened Madueno, who gradually lost mobility.
In the seventh round, Duarte unleashed a brutal offensive, leaving Madueno with no answer.
The referee stepped in and stopped the bout at 2:09, giving Duarte a convincing victory.
Reactions and Duarte’s Future
After the fight, Duarte made his next goal clear. “I want to face the best in the division. I’m ready for Arnold Barboza Jr,” he declared.
With this dominant victory, Duarte consolidates himself as a strong contender at lightweight.
Duarte’s win over Madueno was not just another victory, it was a statement of intent. His aggressive style and knockout power make him one of the most exciting fighters today.
Now, with his sights set on bigger challenges, fans are eagerly awaiting his next fight.
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