is the managing editor of Bad Left Hook and has been covering boxing for SB Nation since 2006. Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington made a statement to end his fight with Carlos Castro, scoring a ninth round knockout on a combination that featured a series of right hands, winning the vacant WBC featherweight title. Carrington (17-0, 10 KO) didn’t have it all his way in this fight, which was his first crack at a full world title as a professional. Referee Charlie Fitch reached the count of 10 without Castro getting back to his feet. “It was a tough fight, but I expected it to be a tough fight and to finish strong.”“When I got caught, I just had to stay calm, get back to boxing, and get my faculties together and get into a second groove.

Source: The Guardian February 01, 2026 13:06 UTC