Richard Torrez Jr. has continued his winning streak with an impressive victory over Joey Dawejko. Torrez, who remains undefeated with a record of 10-0, has won all of his fights by knockout. In his previous bout, he defeated Brandon Moore with a fifth-round KO, handing Moore his first loss.
On the other hand, Dawejko, a veteran of the sport with a record of 28-11-4, has had a long and mixed career. The 34-year-old former WBC USA Silver heavyweight champion was last seen in the ring in April, winning by third-round retirement over Walter Burns.
During the fight, Torrez showcased his skills as a well-rounded fighter. He effectively utilized his jab, footwork, and feints to control the pace of the match. Torrez’s strong performance allowed him to land clean shots on Dawejko, who struggled to keep up with the relentless attack. The referee had to intervene multiple times as Dawejko kept losing his mouthpiece, resulting in points being deducted from him.
As the fight progressed, Torrez continued to dominate, landing punishing uppercuts and body shots that pushed Dawejko into survival mode. By the fourth round, it was clear that Torrez’s relentless assault was taking its toll on Dawejko. The referee had to disqualify Dawejko in the fifth round after he was unable to continue following a series of hard shots from Torrez.
This victory for Torrez marks the end of a successful run for Dawejko, who had previously won seven of his last eight fights. The loss comes after back-to-back stoppage defeats to Stephan Shaw and Zhan Kossobustkly in 2022 and 2021.
Overall, Richard Torrez Jr.’s dominant performance against Joey Dawejko solidifies his status as a rising star in the world of boxing. His ability to control the fight and deliver powerful blows demonstrates his potential for even greater success in the future.