Saturday night in Managua, Nicaragua, Top 140lb. Boxing Prospect Tito Mercado, (11-0, 10 KOs), stayed perfect with a dominant 10-round decision over South African veteran Xolisani Ndongeni, (31-3, 18 KOs). Scores were 99-91 on all three judge’s scorecards.
The 21-year-old Mercado, fighting out of Pomona, CA, controlled the action from the opening bell working behind an excellent jab and battering right hand.
The lauded Mercado, a promotional free agent, has been on a streak of standout performances since turning professional two years ago following an acclaimed amateur career. Five of his knockouts have come in the first round.
Details of Mercado’s next fight will be announced shortly.
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