By Antonio Dey | HGP Nightly News |
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — Guyana’s cruiserweight prospect Laured “The Lion” Stewart delivered another statement performance inside the squared circle on Saturday night, securing a commanding sixth-round technical knockout victory over seasoned Venezuelan campaigner Williams Ocando at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) on Homestretch Avenue.
Headlining the Caribbean Boxing Organisation’s (CBO) second Pro-Am championship showcase, Stewart was forced to navigate the veteran savvy of Ocando—an experienced road warrior with 43 professional bouts on his ledger—before unleashing the finishing combination that sent his opponent to the canvas and triggered a referee stoppage.
Methodical Pressure Breaks Veteran Resistance
From the opening bell, Stewart adopted an aggressive yet measured approach, utilizing sharp perimeter movement and sustained body assaults to establish ring generalship:
- Pacing and Breakdown: Against an opponent possessing 25 career victories, Stewart methodically closed the distance, absorbing Ocando’s counter-punching efforts while landing heavy combinations upstairs.
- Mid-Fight Attrition: By the fourth and fifth frames, the cumulative punishment began to sap Ocando’s defensive mobility, allowing Stewart to corner the former Venezuelan titleholder along the ropes and dictate terms in the pocket.
The Decisive Sequence: Sixth-Round Stoppage
The end came decisively midway through the sixth round as Stewart stepped in with a rapid, unanswered multi-punch sequence:
- The Finishing Flurry: Stewart connected with flush power shots that overwhelmed Ocando’s high guard, sending the Venezuelan crashing to the canvas.
- Referee Intervention: Seeing the veteran visibly shaken and unable to recover, the third man in the ring moved in immediately to wave off the contest, preserving fighter safety and igniting roaring celebrations among the packed home crowd.
- Pro Record Milestone: The emphatic win elevates Stewart’s professional record to 6 wins and 1 defeat, with five of his six career victories coming by way of knockout or stoppage.
Draped in the Golden Arrowhead with the championship strap resting across his shoulder, Stewart celebrated the milestone alongside his coaching corner. The performance solidifies his rising reputation in the Caribbean cruiserweight ranks, proving that the New York-based Guyanese contender and US Army serviceman possesses both the patience and finishing power to dismantle experienced international opposition.
