Spanish boxer Antonio Barrul made a triumphant return to the ring, overpowering Romania's super featherweight champion Alexandru Ionita in just two rounds. The fight, scheduled for five rounds, saw Ionita's corner throw in the towel before the third round began, following a relentless barrage from Barrul that left Ionita struggling with vision issues.

Barrul's Aggressive Comeback

Barrul, who had promised a more aggressive fighting style after a recent incident in a León cinema, delivered on his word. His relentless attack culminated in a decisive straight punch to Ionita's face, sealing Ionita's first professional defeat after seven victories, five of which were knockouts.

Marriage Proposal in the Ring

Following his victory, which paves the way for him to become the official contender for the Spanish championship belt, Barrul took the opportunity to propose to the mother of his children. The emotional moment unfolded with his family by his side in the ring.

Legal Troubles on the Horizon

Despite his success in the ring, Barrul's legal issues remain unresolved. His lawyer is negotiating with the legal representative of the man who filed an assault complaint against Barrul on May 6. The incident, which took place in a León cinema during a screening of "Garfield," went viral after a spectator recorded it. The video showed Barrul intervening verbally when a man began shouting and insulting his female companion. The situation escalated, ending with Barrul delivering several punches and a knee strike to the man.

A Night of Fights in Puente Castro

The event, organized by Barrul Promocions, featured two other professional bouts, where the favorites emerged victorious. Local fighter Diego Crespo maintained his unbeaten record with a third win against Georgian Stephanie Nicolai in five rounds. Meanwhile, Merab Turkani from León pushed Belgian Ibrahimi Diallo to the limit, continuing Diallo's promising professional career.

Amateur Victories and Crowd Enthusiasm

In the amateur fights, victories were claimed by Lázaro Barrul, Andre Oliveira, and Mario Suárez. The event, held at the newly inaugurated Puente Castro municipal pavilion, drew an enthusiastic crowd of over a thousand spectators.

Editor: Yana Davydiuk