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Morales (right) got off the canvas to outpoint Arrellano. (Tom Casino/Showtime)
San Ardo's Roman Morales (13-0, 6 KOs) was floored for the first time in his career, but recovered well enough to annex the first regional title belt of his career, winning a unanimous decision over Jonathan Arrellano (13-1-1, 3 KOs) Friday night at the Chumash Casino.
A left hook upstairs from Arrellano sent Morales to the canvas in the third round, but the plucky 122-pounder showed the versatility to box as well as brawl. Morales took control after the early knockdown and scored one of his own in the seventh with a left hook to Arrellano's midsection.
Official scores were 78-72 twice and 77-73 for Morales.
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