Fight Synopsis:

Watch here a slow motion replay of the counter right hook by AJ Banal. This release gave Banal the victory in this supposed to be six-round fight at one of the undercards in World Cup of Boxing in Arco Arena, Sacramento. This August 11, 2007 boxing duel was the third winning fight for the Philippine delegation. See here in a video of the first round how the Mexicans became so desperate not to suffer another loss.

But Banal cause another upset for Mexican fans when he continued his winning streak in the boxing scene. Cardenas, a last minute replacement was an easy target to the Filipino’s explosive blows. He failed to stop Banal with his powerless punches. He was lucky to survive in the first two rounds. But watch here in a video of the third round his end when Banal countered a missed punch with a picture-perfect right hook to the chin that crushed the Mexican fighter. AJ ,young as he was added another feather in his cap in this win of his by virtue of a third round knockout.

AJ Banal vs Jorge Cardenas Fight Video Round 1

AJ Banal vs Jorge Cardenas Fight Video Round 2

AJ Banal vs Jorge Cardenas Fight Video Round 3

AJ Banal vs Jorge Cardenas Fight Video Round 3 Right Hook Slow Motion