Charlo makes short work of Lubin, keeps title
NEW YORK — Jermell Charlo stunned Erickson Lubin with a sharp, short right to the chin and knocked out the challenger 2 minutes, 41 seconds into their World Boxing Council super welterweight title fight Saturday night.
It was the first good punch of the bout, and Erickson, who was in a crouch when hit, took the shot directly on his chin. One of the rising stars of boxing, he was immediately counted out as his left leg twitched while he was on the canvas.
Charlo, who is from Houston, scored his 15th knockout in his 30th fight and second defense. His twin brother, Jarmell, also has been a world champ.
“They were giving him a lot of attention. I was quiet the whole time,” Charlo said. “They said they were going to come take my title. I had to defend it. They didn’t know what I was bringing into this, and I think (Lubin) was worried about the wrong things.”
Lubin took his first loss after 18 wins. He left the ring under his own power, his night over in quick fashion.
Earlier, Jarrett Hurd overcame a cut to his left eye to stop a game Austin Trout in 10 rounds in their International Boxing Federation junior middleweight title fight.
Hurd is 21-0 with 15 knockouts, while Trout, a former champion, is 30-4. It was the first time he has been stopped in a fight.
Charlo has his eyes on Hurd.
“Give me another title,” he said. “I want Hurd. Hurd just won. Give me Hurd.”