San Ardo's Morales Impresses on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights with Points Victory

By Ryan Maquiñana

Norcalboxing.net

Morales (left) about to put Serrano down with a right hand to the body. (ESPN)

San Ardo junior featherweight Roman Morales (10-0, 6 KOs) continued his unbeaten run through the pro ranks with a six-round unanimous decision against Santa Maria's Rufino Serrano (12-4).

After a relatively even first round that could have gone to Serrano, Morales took control of the action behind a versatile display of power, ring savvy, and a vicious body attack.  As the rounds wore on, Morales felt more comfortable in the ring, switching to southpaw and continuing to rip Serrano with left hooks to the midsection.

Morales (right) switched to southpaw numerous times. (ESPN)

It was a right hand downstairs that put Serrano on the canvas in the fifth.

Scores were 59-54 twice and 60-53 for Morales.

The bout took place at the Morongo Casino in Cabazon, Calif., was televised nationally by ESPN2 Friday Night Fights.

Boxing correspondent Ryan Maquiñana is a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America and Ring Magazine’s Ratings Panel. E-mail him at rmaquinana@gmail.com, check out his blog at Norcalboxing.net, or follow him on Twitter: @RMaq28.