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Ava Knight moved down in weight and Salas moved up. The bell rang and both clashed. Immediately. Photo by: Carlos Puma |
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After a quick number of exchanges, both re-assess each other. Knight and Salas weren't playing. Photo by: Carlos Puma |
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Salas was fearless and tried a number of tactics to land her blows. Photo by: Carlos Puma |
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Salas was not shy about attacking. A big overhand right connected solidly. Salas was not trying to survive, she was trying to win. Photo by: Carlos Puma |
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Knight began finding openings for her left hook and quickly went to work. Photo by: Carlos Puma |
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Knights left hook kept landing. Salas tried her best to avoid them but was not successful. Photo by: Carlos Puma |
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Salas tried to fight her way out of trouble with her right hand. Photo by: Carlos Puma |
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Knight fired a perfect right cross that came right after a left hook on Salas. Photo by: Carlos Puma |
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Down went Salas as Knight looks on. Salas had tried her best to match Knight blow for blow but was caught with a left hook-right cross combo. Photo by: Carlos Puma |
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Gloria Salas was counted out at 1:55 of the first round. Photo by: Carlos Puma |
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Ava Knight is declared the winner by referee David Mendoza. It was Knight's first time back in the ring after 17 months. "The rust came off right away," she said. Photo by: Carlos Puma |