Curtis Stevens vs. Saul Roman

Curtis Stevens 160 lbs beat Saul Roman 160 lbs by KO at 2:26 in round 1 of 10

• Date: 2013-08-03
• Location: Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA
• Referee: Mike Ortega
• Judge: Frank Lombardi
• Judge: John McKaie
• Judge: Carlos Ortiz Jr

• Aired On: NBC Sports Net (Main Event)
• NABF Middleweight Title (Vacant title)

Summary

New York's Curtis Stevens floored veteran Saul Roman twice in the opening round to claim his third first-round knockout win in four fights since returning from a two-year layoff.

A combination staggered Roman in the opening minute of the fight and a clean counter left hook from Stevens sent Roman down on his backside for a count of seven.

The two men exchanged power shots after the knockdown, before Stevens again connected with a crisp left hand that put Roman flat on his back and out cold. The referee waved an end to the bout without beginning a count. Roman, who was kept down for a few minutes, was helped to a stool and appeared clear-eyed after the bout.

It was the seventh knockout loss of Roman's professional career.

Notes

• Curtis Stevens 24-3 (17 KOs) vs. Saul Roman 37-9 (31 KOs)
• Roman entered as a 4.75-to-1 betting underdog. [1]

Preceded by: Love vs. Rosado

NABF Middleweight Title Fight # 85

Succeeded by: Lemieux vs. Guerrero