Joshua Temple Celebrates Despite Battering on Jake Paul Undercard
A boxer's body appeared to malfunction after being relentlessly punched during a fight on the Jake Paul undercard. The worrying scenes unfolded in Orlando on Friday night as Temple faced off against Lorenzo Medina. Despite the fight being called off, Temple raised his red gloves in celebration, seemingly unaware of the damage he had endured. Commentators and fans expressed concerns for Temple's wellbeing following the bout.
The Moment of Impact
During the sixth round, Medina delivered a powerful right hand that clearly took a toll on Temple. His body wobbled, and he momentarily lost control of his arms. Commentators described it as his body malfunctioning in response to the impact. Medina took advantage of Temple's vulnerable state and unleashed a series of brutal hits, leaving Temple unable to defend himself. Referee Christopher Young waved off the fight, extending Medina's unbeaten record to 9-0 with eight wins by knockout.
Misguided Celebration
Despite the beating he endured, Temple raised his red gloves in celebration, mistakenly thinking he had won the fight. Commentators and fans expressed concern for Temple's state of mind, with one fan mentioning that he appeared concussed. Temple's confusion and disorientation after the fight raised questions about his ability to fully comprehend the situation.
Medina's Perspective
Medina, on the other hand, had no sympathy for Temple. He criticized his opponent, stating that Temple was scared from the start and couldn't even look him in the eyes during the weigh-in or backstage. Medina believed that Temple was trying to convince himself that he was good enough to compete with him, but the fight clearly proved otherwise.
Other Knockouts on the Undercard
In addition to the Temple vs. Medina fight, there was another crushing knockout on the undercard. Yoenis Tellez defeated Livan Navarro with a perfect left hook, leaving Navarro unable to continue. With this victory, Tellez continues to maintain a flawless record of nine wins from nine fights.
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