IBF junior flyweight champion Ulises “Archie” Solís (28-1-2, 20 KOs) scored a twelve round unanimous decision over Full Story">Full Story" alt="" width="300" height="171" />Nicaragua’s #9 rated Nerys “Machoman” Espinoza (25-5, 18 KOs) to retain his title for the eighth time on Sunday night at the Palenque de la Feria in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Round two wasn’t kind to Solis as he was cut over the left eye by an unintentional head clash, then deducted a point for a low blow by referee Robert Byrd. Things got better in a hurry, however, as Solis floored Espinoza with a right/left combination in round three. Solis’ corner did a great job on the cut, which wasn’t giving the champion any problems as he continued to put rounds in the bank. Espinoza picked things up in the seventh and brought blood streaming again from Solis’ injured optic. A low blow slowed up Espinoza in the eight, but no point was deducted. Solis dropped Espinoza again in the ninth and Espinoza was also deducted a point. Solis controlled the rest of the bout and won 115-109, 117-107 and 108-107. Solis is expected to face ex-WBC king Brian Viloria in his next fight.
