Ringside report
Another belt has been added to the collection of Cuban-born, Italy-based boxer Angelo “El Terrible” Morejon. Under the guidance of coach Emanuele “Lele” Orlando, Morejon claimed the WBC Mediterranean bridgerweight title with a clear points victory over the rugged Bosnian fighter Danijal Alagic at the PalaFerroli in San Bonifacio. The crown jewel of Riccardo Bizzo’s Italian Ringside Promotion — the event’s organizer — thus extended his record to nine wins in as many fights and can now aim for even greater goals. The official scorecards all went in favor of “El Terrible”: 97–93, 98–92, 97–93.
In our pre-fight coverage, we had emphasized how the effective use of the left hand — to control distance, dictate the pace, and stop the opponent’s attacks before they could develop — would be crucial for Morejon’s success. The opening rounds proved us right, as the Cuban’s jab completely dominated, leaving Alagic utterly powerless.
The Bosnian boxer, usually known for his aggressive approach, was almost paralyzed during the first three rounds: every attempt to close the distance was neutralized by Morejon’s web of jabs. Moreover, Alagic’s best punch, the right hook to the head, was systematically avoided by Morejon’s elegant lateral movements as he pivoted off his lead foot.
The volume and precision of Morejon’s punches, often combining a jab upstairs with a crisp right to the body, would have likely broken down many opponents, but not Alagic, who showed remarkable toughness and resilience.
Realizing how sturdy his rival was — and mindful of the need to conserve energy and clarity for ten long rounds — Morejon slightly lowered his pace after the fourth round, while never losing control of the bout.
In the middle stages, we saw a more mobile Terrible, less focused on landing power shots and more intent on using the ring’s full width, placing clean punches whenever Alagic grew too bold.
Despite holding the center of the ring and pressing forward bravely, the Bosnian fighter couldn’t generate enough offense to close the gap and entered the final rounds fully aware that his only remaining path to victory was a knockout.
Battered and exhausted, Alagic went all-in, launching brave assaults in the last two rounds. Yet his final push was expertly contained by Morejon, who refused to give him any free shots: for every right hand from the Bosnian, a perfectly timed left hook came back instantly from the Cuban.
A clear, solid, and indisputable win for “El Terrible”, even wider than the judges’ cards suggested, which were slightly generous to Alagic. The Balkan fighter’s courage earned him a few rounds he hadn’t truly won. The contrast between the two men after the fight said it all: Morejon’s face was untouched, while Alagic’s was swollen and bruised in multiple spots.
A test passed with flying colors for the rising star of Italian boxing, who continues to integrate perfectly into his adopted country while staying true to his Caribbean roots. For the first time in his career, Angelo went the full ten rounds, showing no signs of fatigue or frustration, even when his best punches bounced off his rock-solid opponent.
A fundamental step forward, offering new insights for coach Orlando, who has worked tirelessly for years to refine this true war machine that seems to add new weapons with every fight. The time to aim higher is coming — and this writer’s feeling is that Morejon is ready for the next big leap.