Joshua Pagan vs. Ronal Ron: Live round-by-round updates

Undefeated junior welterweight prospect Joshua James Pagan (11-0, 4 KOs) looks to continue his ascent in the division as he faces Ronal Ron (16-7, 13 KOs) in an eight-round contest on Feb. 2 at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan. The fight serves as one of the featured undercard bouts for the Claressa Shields vs. Danielle Perkins event.

Pagan won the USA Boxing National Championship in 2021 before turning professional under Salita Promotions in 2022. Since then, he has remained unbeaten and gradually stepped up in competition. His last fight, a victory over the experienced Haskell Rhodes, was his first scheduled 10-round bout.

Ronal Ron, on the other hand, has had a rollercoaster career but remains a dangerous opponent with an 81% knockout ratio. Training out of Chino Hills, California, Ron is coming off two consecutive wins after a rough four-fight skid, including a stoppage loss to rising star Abdullah Mason. With his aggressive style, Ron will test Pagan’s defensive skills in what promises to be an intriguing clash of styles.

The event will stream live on DAZN from 7.30 pm ET / 4.30 pm PT. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for live coverage and play-by-play updates of the Joshua Pagan vs. Ronal Ron clash:

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Round 1

Ron opens the fight with quick jabs to the body. Ron operating from a low-lying high-guard stance. Pagan counters with strikes to the body and punctuates the combination with a solid right hook. Both men landing some good strikes in the opening frame. Ron closes the round strong, pushing Pagan against the ropes and landing solid combinations.

Our Score: 10-9 Ron

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Round 2

Ron picks up the momentum from the first round and pressures Pagan. He's slipping punches and dictating the terms of the fight. Pagan counters with a solid uppercut and shots to the body and head. Pagan is bleeding from a cut above his left eyebrow now. Ron lands a stifling one-two combination and is operating with more confidence.

Our Score: 10-9 Ron

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Round 3

Pagan recognizes that he needs to push the pace to unleash some offense. Ron eats a couple of shots but fires back with vigor. Pagan digging to the body now. A much better round for the undefeated prospect. The tide has surely turned in Pagan's favor as he digs his chin against Ron's chest and unleashes solid combinations.

Our Score: 10-9 Pagan

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Round 4

Double jabs land for Pagan. Nice right hand as he circles out of range. He eats a solid right hand from Ron but avoids taking any more damage from follow-up strikes. Ron's one-two has been his best weapon in the fight. Ron understands that he needs to keep the fight in distance and dart in and out to land strikes. Another solid round for the undefeated fighter.

Our Score: 10-9 Pagan

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Round 5

Pagan lands multiple jabs from outside and closes the combination with a digging shot to the body. Ron pushes Pagan against the ropes, lands a beautiful left hook and a couple of uppercuts. Pagan looks like the fresher fighter while his opponent looks slightly winded. Pagan letting his hands go with the jabs and straight right. Uppercut right hand from Pagan as everything seems to be working in his favor.

Our Score: 10-9 Pagan

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Round 6

Cracking right hand from Ron but Pagan eats it without any trouble. Beautiful uppercut from Pagan. A brilliant display of shot selection from Pagan. He's peppering Ron's face with jabs and has doubled down on his uppercut strikes. A little shift to the side and straight right from Pagan. Ron lands a big right hand that reopens the cut on Pagan. The sobering right hand caught the attention of Pagan.

Our Score: 10-9 Pagan

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Round 7

Back to action as Ron continues to attack with the one-two combination. Pagan is targeting the body now. Four jabs and a strike to the midsection from Pagan. Double jabs and a stinging right hook from Pagan. A strong jab and an overhand right to close out another dominant round for Pagan.

Our Score: 10-9 Pagan

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Round 8

A clash of jabs to kick things off in the final round. Ron needs to push the pace and chase a finish if he wants to win the fight. Pagan's boxing fundamentals have allowed him to take over control of the fight. A wild exchange of punches against the ropes but Pagan defends most of it. Double jabs and punishing strikes to the body land for Pagan. Both fighters swing it out in what has been an entertaining clash.

Our Score: 10-9 Pagan

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Official Result

Joshua Pagan defeats Ronal Ron by unanimous decision (79-73, 78-74,78-74)