The Road to the Final for Carlos Utria

First Stage (Seventeen Rounds):
In his opening bout, Carlos Utria defeated the Dominican Republic’s Elianel Guerrero by technical knockout in just two rounds. From the very start, Utria showcased the devastating power in his punches, dropping Guerrero three times to claim the victory and begin his journey to the WBC Boxing Grand Prix final in spectacular fashion.

Second Stage (Round of 16):
A showdown between Latin Americans: Utria of Colombia—one of the standout fighters of the first stage—faced Argentina’s Alan Crenz. Both men came out like true warriors, throwing brutal punches. Utria landed both fists to his opponent’s body; the Colombian’s power was simply overwhelming. In the second round, Utria continued attacking the body, trying to sap Crenz’s legs. Crenz kept pressing forward, but it was clear that the power belonged to Utria. The Colombian displayed superior boxing, using sharp upper-body movement to slip attacks. In the final seconds, a lapse allowed Crenz to connect a right hand that nearly dropped Utria.

As the fight progressed, Crenz’s face grew increasingly damaged and his endurance began to fade. By the fifth round, the Argentine’s nose had started bleeding. The judges confirmed it: the winner by unanimous decision was Carlos Utria. The brutality of the fight was such that Crenz ended up in the infirmary with a dislocated right shoulder, while Utria suffered a hand injury.

Third Stage (Quarterfinals):
The Colombian earned a unanimous decision win over Canada’s Spencer Wilcox. It was a flawless performance from Utria, who dominated from start to finish. He displayed a powerful, effective jab; whenever he wanted, he unleashed three-punch combinations or more, most landing cleanly. He also attacked the body and showed excellent defense toward the end of the fight.

Fourth Stage (Semifinals):
Utria claimed a first-round technical knockout victory over South Africa’s Ntethelelo Nkosi. From the opening bell, Nkosi applied pressure as usual, but he ran into the Colombian’s skill, as Utria connected precise shots to keep him at bay. Utria mixed his punches perfectly and moved efficiently around the ring until he landed a right hand followed by an uppercut that badly hurt Nkosi. The Colombian swarmed him, trapping the South African against the ropes. Although the referee was slow to step in, he eventually stopped the fight.

The Road to the Final for Mujibillo Tursunov

First Stage (Seventeen Rounds):
In the opening round of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix, Tursunov defeated Nigeria’s Michael Adesodun by unanimous decision. His aggressive, offense-first style—overwhelming opponents with a barrage of punches—once again proved effective.

Second Stage (Round of 16):
In this stage, Tursunov faced Argentina’s Alan Dutra. From the start, the Uzbek maintained better posture, a tighter guard, and greater pressure. In the fourth round, both men traded power shots, dropping their guard in search of the knockout. Dutra’s face already showed the punishment. By the fifth round, the intensity of the bout made both fighters visibly fatigued.

In the sixth, Tursunov changed his approach: he stepped back more and engaged less in exchanges, perhaps feeling he held an advantage on the scorecards. Dutra looked out of breath and unable to sustain pressure despite instructions from his corner. In the final 30 seconds, both delivered an exciting exchange. Two judges scored it 57–57, and the third judge, with a 58–56 card, awarded Tursunov the win by majority decision.

Third Stage (Quarterfinals):
Tursunov and Mexico’s Misael Cabrera staged an all-out war. The Uzbek won by unanimous decision. From the opening bell, they traded power punches. In the third round, after three warnings, Tursunov was docked a point for low blows. In the close-quarters fighting, both men landed clean shots, but Tursunov was more precise and more damaging, earning a clear victory on the scorecards.

Fourth Stage (Semifinals):
In one of the most competitive and explosive fights of the night, Tursunov defeated Ukraine’s Danylo Lozan by majority decision to secure his place in the final. Although Lozan entered the bout with recent cuts, they didn’t become decisive—though he did start bleeding again. Both fighters threw nonstop punches, but Tursunov convinced the judges, who awarded him the win.