Yoruba Moreu II earns third-round TKO over Jesus Ariel Moreno in Mescalero

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Last updated Nov 11, 2026

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Yoruba Moreu II scored a third-round TKO against Jesus Ariel Moreno on November 11 at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero. After struggling in the first round due to a head butt and a punch, Moreu regained control in the second, utilizing a sharp right jab. He finished the fight decisively with powerful shots, culminating in a left hand to the body that dropped Moreno. Following this victory, Moreu's team is considering a match against Kevin Ayala for the NABA super bantamweight title, contingent on Ayala’s upcoming title defense. The bout could be a significant step in Moreu’s promising career.

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  • •Moreu II improves his record to 4-0 with three knockouts.
  • •Moreno falls to 11-4-1 after this loss.
  • •The fight took place on November 11, 2026.
  • •Moreu's father, a trainer, believes this win will open doors for his son.
  • •Ayala must first defend his title against Luis Moncion this Saturday.
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It’s all about strength of schedule. So, how would Albuquerque’s Yoruba Moreu II fare, inquiring minds wanted to know, against an opponent with a solid record? Sure, Moreu had won his first three professional boxing matches by knockout — but against opponents with a cumulative record of 4-19. Saturday at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, Moreu emphatically answered that question with ...

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