Thriller! Zepeda Destroys Barachynk in Vegas (Report)

By Carlos Costa

Mexican-American super lightweight José “Chon” Zepeda (32-2, 26 KO’s) awesomely score one heck of a win, defeating via 5th effective KO Belarusian former world champion Iván Baranchyk (20-2, 13 KO’s) in their WBC 140-pound Eliminator Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

It was a riveting, spectacular clash of titans where both warriors visited the mat 4 times, thrilling fans with hot knockdowns in every round.

The defeated Belarusian Baranchyk fought his heart out, thirsty for victory, knocking down his opponent Zepeda twice in the 1st round!

But then Zepeda rocked Baranchyk down to the canvas in the 2nd inning.

Things were getting heated to a higher level of action with Baranchyk attacked Zepeda hard, returning him spiralling to the blue floor.

Then, Zepeda again propelled Baranchyk down in the 3rd lap!

That was not it. Because you just needed to watch a bit longer and see Zepeda sending Baranchyk down in the 4th. This could get more exciting and awesome?

Yes it did.

In the fateful 5th episode, brave-heart Baranchyk stunned Zepeda down again… and it was then than José Zepeda exploded a monstrous left bomb over Baranchyk – which he never saw coming – that scattered the Belarusian combatant completely down on the canvas from where he stayed for the count with lights out, completely losing signal. No audio no video for a while.

Amigos, the Mexican-American José Zepeda prevailed with enormous heart and tenacity, what a thrilling battle! When you have time, watch it on YouTube.

For me, this fight is so far the best of 2020.

The show was promoted by old fox hall-of-Famer promoter Bob Arum, live on ESPN.

Photos by Mikey Williams/Top Rank