The final undercard bout of the “Gloves of Glory” event, organized by Italian Ringside Promotion’s Riccardo Bizzo at the PalaFerroli in San Bonifacio (VR), showcased the extraordinary qualities of someone who could become one of the dominant figures in the European heavyweight division in the coming years. We’re talking about Cuban-born, Italian-based Angelo “El Terrible” Morejon, who took three rounds to break down the resistance of Spanish brawler Miguel Galvan, scoring his sixth consecutive KO in his professional career.
It was the first time the towering Cuban heavyweight fought an eight-round bout, and it was also his first time facing an undefeated opponent. However, these factors had no impact on the final outcome, as “El Terrible,” true to form, ended the bout swiftly.
The fighter, trained by the excellent coach Emanuele Orlando, needed only the first two minutes to figure out the puzzle posed by his compact-built rival, who fought in a crouched guard, launching powerful hooks and constantly searching for a knockout blow.
After initially targeting the head with mixed success, Morejon realized he could break Galvan’s tight defense by delivering powerful uppercuts to the body, clearing his path to victory. A perfect left uppercut to the stomach in the second round brought Galvan to his knees for the first count of the night.
While his natural inclination for brawling may have exposed the pre-fight favorite to some avoidable risks, Coach Orlando’s concerns over an apparently solid hook from Galvan were eased when Morejon returned to the corner, casually remarking, “I didn’t even feel it.”
The inevitable conclusion came in the third round, as Galvan, still desperately seeking a knockout, appeared visibly exhausted. The Spanish heavyweight went down again after yet another body shot from Morejon and signaled to the referee that he’d had enough. The fight concluded with great sportsmanship, as the legendary Giorgio Campanella, Galvan’s coach, embraced Orlando, offering his congratulations.
Following this further demonstration of his talent and the lethal effect of his punches, Morejon seems truly ready for a step up in competition. Another test is already scheduled for December 26, which could propel him into 2025 with the legitimate aspiration to contest his first title bouts in his promising professional career. It’s safe to say there won’t be a line of domestic opponents eager to face him.