Alex Bray, Kaipo Gallegos and Carlos De Leon all score stoppages to remain unbeaten

Alex Bray, Kaipo Gallegos and Carlos De Leon remain unbeaten

Boxlab Promotions’ undefeated trio of Alex Bray (12-0, 9 KOs), Kaipo Gallegos (13-0-1, 10 KOs), and Carlos De Leon (9-0, 7 KOs) made the most of their opportunities Friday night, August 28, as all three scored impressive stoppage victories during the inaugural Project Series at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.

The event, promoted by Matchroom Boxing and Boxlab Promotions and broadcast live on DAZN, gave each fighter an opportunity to perform on a major platform. By the end of the night, Bray, Gallegos and De Leon had all made strong statements with the type of performances that should lead to even bigger opportunities.

ALEX BRAY BREAKS DOWN ANTRAVEOUS INGRAM IN CO-MAIN EVENT

In the 10-round co-main event, Bray successfully defended his WBA Continental Latin America Super Welterweight title, handing Antraveous Ingram (13-1, 7 KOs) the first loss of his professional career after Ingram was unable to answer the bell for the ninth round.

From the opening bell, Bray made his intentions clear. He consistently walked Ingram down, applied pressure and invested heavily in the body. Those punishing shots began to add up as the fight went on, with Bray gradually breaking down his previously unbeaten opponent.

After eight physically demanding rounds, Ingram remained on his stool, giving Bray another stoppage victory and a significant win over an undefeated opponent.

With the victory, Bray now holds the WBA Continental Latin America Super Welterweight and NABO Junior Middleweight titles as he continues his climb in the 154-pound division.

“I wanted to show the world my talent, and I feel like I did that,” said Bray. “I knew he was a good fighter and I respected his undefeated record, but once the fight started, I wanted him to feel my pressure every second. I kept going to the body because I could see it was taking something out of him. Eventually, that work caught up with him. I'm happy with the win, but I'm still hungry. I want to keep stepping up, keep collecting belts and prove that I belong with the best fighters in this division.”

KAIPO GALLEGOS DELIVERS DRAMATIC FINAL-ROUND STOPPAGE

Gallegos had to work for his victory against a determined Desmond Lyons (11-3, 2 KOs), but when the opportunity finally came, the unbeaten lightweight made sure he didn't let it get away.

The two traded momentum during the early rounds of their scheduled eight-round lightweight bout, with Lyons providing Gallegos with a competitive test. As the fight progressed, however, Gallegos began to find his rhythm, settle into the action and take greater control. That patience paid off in the eighth and final round.

Gallegos connected with a powerful right hook that sent Lyons to the canvas. Lyons managed to get back to his feet, but Gallegos sensed the finish and immediately went after him. A barrage of unanswered punches followed, forcing the referee to step in and stop the contest late in the round.

It was an impressive finish for Gallegos, who improved to 13-0-1 with his 10th professional knockout.

“He made me work tonight, and I think that's going to make me a better fighter,” said Gallegos. “Early on, there was a lot of back-and-forth action, and I had to be patient instead of forcing things. Once I got his timing down, I felt the fight starting to come my way. When I landed that right hook in the eighth and saw him go down, I knew I had to jump on the opportunity. Getting the stoppage in the final round felt great, especially against a tough guy who came to fight. These are the kinds of fights that help prepare me for the next level.”

CARLOS DE LEON BECOMES FIRST TO STOP MAXWEL MONTES

Opening the main card, De Leon delivered a performance that immediately got the night moving in the right direction for Boxlab Promotions. Facing the experienced Maxwel Montes (13-6-1, 7 KOs), De Leon knew he was dealing with an opponent who had never been stopped as a professional. By the end of the sixth round, that distinction was gone.

De Leon consistently landed clean, damaging punches throughout the fight, gradually wearing Montes down. The punishment eventually became too much, prompting the referee to stop the contest at the conclusion of the sixth round.

The victory made De Leon the first fighter to stop Montes and moved the unbeaten prospect to 9-0 with seven knockouts.

“That means a lot to me because nobody had been able to stop him before,” said De Leon. “I wasn't going into the fight thinking I had to get the knockout. I just wanted to box smart, land clean punches and let the fight come to me. As the rounds went on, I could see the shots were taking their toll. To be the first guy to stop a tough, experienced fighter like Montes tells me that I'm moving in the right direction. I'm proud of the performance, but there is still a lot of work ahead of me.”

AMAURY PIEDRA PLEASED WITH BOXLAB TRIO

For Boxlab Promotions President Amaury Piedra, watching three of the company's undefeated fighters earn stoppage victories on the same night was rewarding, particularly because each fighter was tested in a different way.

Bray had to impose his will against an undefeated opponent. Gallegos had to make adjustments before finding a dramatic late finish. De Leon was asked to solve a durable veteran who had never previously been stopped. All three found a way to get the job done.

“I couldn't be happier with the way Alex, Kaipo and Carlos performed,” said Piedra. “What impressed me wasn't simply that all three got knockouts. It was how they got them. Alex systematically broke down an undefeated fighter with pressure and body work. Kaipo stayed composed in a competitive fight, figured his opponent out and finished him when the opportunity came. Carlos became the first man to stop a very durable fighter in Maxwel Montes. Those performances tell you these guys are growing and learning every time they step into the ring.”

Piedra believes Friday night's results are another indication that all three fighters are ready to continue raising the level of competition.

“We're going to keep moving them forward,” Piedra continued. “We don't want easy fights just to protect records. We want the right fights that will develop them, move them up the rankings and eventually put them in position to fight for world titles. They all took another important step tonight, and I'm proud of them. The future is very bright for these three young men, and I believe boxing fans are going to be hearing their names a lot more.”