Power Slap 8: Emanuel Muniz vs. Anthony Blackburn: Live round-by-round updates

Emanuel Muniz vs. Anthony Blackburn for the welterweight title is the co-main event at Power Slap 8.

Fighting out of Ontario, California, reigning champion Muniz holds a slap-fighting record of 5-2, with two knockouts to his name. The 24-year-old has a hand width of 22 cm and has registered a peak slap velocity of 8.14 mps.

'No Love' however has ambitions beyond slap fighting. He hopes to eventually switch to MMA and one day be a UFC fighter.

In the other half of the co-feature, Blackburn, the No.2 ranked contender, holds an undefeated slapfighting record of 3-0-1 with two knockouts to his name. The Michigan native aspires to be the toughest slapfighter in history.

Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from Power Slap 8.

Watch the final face-off between Emanuel Muniz and Anthony Blackburn below:

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Emanuel Muniz vs. Anthony Blackburn

Round 1:

Blackburn's slap:

Blackburn goes on the first windup, but Muniz takes it like it was nothing.

Muniz's slap:

Muniz also goes on the first windup. However, his opponent is unfazed by the slap.

Round 2:

Blackburn's slap:

A good slap, but 'No Love' once again seems unaffected by the slap.

Muniz's slap:

A great slap. However, Blackburn showboats to his opponent unfazed by the slap.

Round 3:

Blackburn's slap:

The third slap elicits a reaction from Muniz. The slap seems to have got to him.

Muniz's slap:

Muniz chooses to go on the third wind-up, but Blackburn barely moves. A good round for Blackburn.

Round 4:

Blackburn's slap:

Another clean slap, but it fails to wobble his opponent.

Muniz's slap:

A clean hit, but Blackburn is unfazed. However, his right eye seems to be swollen by the damage.

Round 5:

Blackburn's slap:

A perfect connection by 'Babyface' and Muniz eats it like it's nothing.

Muniz's slap:

Muniz chooses three windups before his slap. The slap visibly wobbles his opponent. A great finish to the fight by Muniz. This was arguably the best fight of the contest.

Official Decision: Anthony Blackburn def. Emanuel Muniz via split decision. (48 47, 48-47 and 48-47)

Check out the official decision below: