Curmel Moton added another victory to his record by defeating Nikolai Buzolin in California. The 18-year-old boxing prodigy showcased his skills in the lightweight division for the first time, knocking Buzolin down in the first round and securing a second-round victory as the referee stepped in to stop the fight.
“He had a lot of experience, but I knew I was gonna come out here and handle business,” Moton said.
“I’ve had pressure on me my whole life. I’ve always had that [Mayweather] name on my shoulders. I’m used to it. When they call my name again I’ll be here, and I’ll put on another good performance.”
Floyd Mayweather Jr. was present at ringside, cheering for Moton throughout the bout. After the fight, Mayweather expressed immense pride in Moton‘s performance, reflecting on how he has mentored the young boxer at his famous gym.
Mayweather hails Moton
Moton‘s impressive win comes after previously defeating Anthony Cuba on the undercard of the Tim Tszyu-Sebastian Fundora headliner. Despite missing out on opportunities to appear in high-profile events like the Canelo Alvarez-Jaime Munguia show and Gervonta Davis‘ June 15 title defense, Moton‘s latest victory reaffirms his potential.
“He wanted to be great. He’s boxed so many different champions throughout the years, even as an amateur. I just want the best for him, but, so much talent.”
