Yoruba Moreu II earns third-round TKO over Jesus Ariel Moreno in Mescalero
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
BoxingYoruba 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.
- •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.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Moreu II ups the competition and passes the test
"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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