Kermit Cintron Wins Vacant IBF Title

By Robert Ecksel October 29th, 2006

Cintron stops Suarez in five to win IBF welterweight title

Kermit CintronComebacking Kermit Cintron (27-1, 25 KOs) from Puerto Rico won the vacant IBF welterweight title Saturday night at the Palm Beach Convention Center from Riverside, California’s Mark Suarez (25-3, 18 KOs), forcing referee Frank Santore Jr. to call a halt to the action at 2:53 of round five.

Although both fighters had their moments, especially early on, Cintron pretty much controlled the action and the judges’ scorecards from the opening bell.

Since his devastating loss to Antonio Margarito in April 2005, Cintron has won his last three bouts. The victory over Suarez ends the Californian’s seven-fight win streak.

In undercard results, junior flyweight Mauricio Pastrana (33-7-2, 21 KOs) scored a first-round KO at 2:29 over Osvaldo Cedeno (13-8-2, 8 KOs). Cruiserweight Ramon Garbey (18-4, 13 KOs) scored a unanimous six-round decision over James Brock (13-37-3, 4 KOs). Middleweight Aaron Pryor Jr. (7-0, 5 KO), son of the hall of fame fighter, stopped Timothy Hall (4-3, 3 KOs) at 1:55 of the sixth round.

4 Responses to “Kermit Cintron Wins Vacant IBF Title”

  1. stax brix Says:
    October 29th, 2006 at 3:58 am

    Its good to see Cintron a champ, He was destroyed by Margarito. What happens when he fights someone that can box? He will probaly lose but I think he will hold his belt for a few fights. If he can get four or five good fights he could try to rematch antonio, I dont think the results will change but he clearly wasnt ready then.

  2. Paul Minnis Says:
    October 29th, 2006 at 2:09 pm

    Kermit Cintron has the tools to keep his title for a while, but only if he avoids the big names. In other words, skip Mayweather, Baldomir, Margarito, even Paul Williams. And then maybe — just maybe — you’ll keep your trinket.

  3. Brother B Says:
    October 30th, 2006 at 11:00 am

    Paul, I have to strongly agree, I would like to see Cotto step up and fight Cintron would be a good match for them

  4. wayne Says:
    October 30th, 2006 at 10:40 pm

    Brother B, Yes that would be a great match. Cintron vs. Cotto. Assuming Cotto beats Quintana which won’t be easy. Cintron has the tools to step it up a notch. I agree.

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