Bruce Carrington has a chance to prove he's more than just a rising name when he takes on Jose Enrique Vivas this Saturday night. The highly touted featherweight prospect headlines the undercard of Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan 2 at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas.
Carrington (14-0, 8 KOs) is on the cusp of breaking into world title contention, but his last few performances have left questions unanswered. While he remains unbeaten, a narrow majority decision over Sulaiman Segawa in 2023 cast doubt on just how ready he is for elite competition.
He'll need to bring his best game against Vivas (23-3, 12 KOs), a proven challenger with a strong boxing foundation. Vivas has only lost to high-level opponents and has never been stopped, making this a real test for 'Shu Shu'.
Sportskeeda brings you the live round-by-round updates for this matchup, along with coverage of the co-main event between Brian Norman Jr. and Derrieck Cuevas and the main event action.
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Stay tuned as the action kicks off with prelims at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, followed by the main card at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN. Follow along for real-time results, analysis, and highlights from the bout:
Round 1
Carrington established control early. He starts using his crisp jab and footwork to dictate the pace. Vivasis is trying to close the distance. Carrington’s sharp counters are keeping him at bay. A few well-placed body shots from 'Shu Shu' slowed Vivas’ aggression.
Our Score: 10-9 Carrington
Round 2
Carrington turned up the pressure, landing heavy power shots that had Vivas reeling. Midway through the round, a perfectly timed right hand sent Vivas crashing to the canvas. Though he beat the count, Carrington continued to land punishing combinations. He's completely in control of the fight at the moment.
Our Score: 10-9 Carrington, 20-18 overall
Round 3
Carrington comes out guns blazing, sensing the finish. He unloads a barrage of unanswered punches. He traps Vivas against the ropes, and he's unable to defend himself. The referee has no choice but to step in, awarding Carrington a dominant third-round TKO victory.
Official Result
Bruce Carrington defeats Jose Enrique Vivas via TKO at 0:53 of the third round.