Stockton, Calif. was heavily represented Saturday at the “Last Man Standing” boxing event in Anaheim as Chris Avila took one home for the city.
In a somewhat surprising result to many viewers, Avila (6-1) defeated former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis (1-1) via unanimous decision (58-56, 59-55, 59-55) in a six-round 175-pound affair on the main card of the Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal-headlined boxing event.
Avila utilized a high-volume attack, much similar to a Diaz, as pointed out by commentator Sean O’Malley on the broadcast. There were arm-punches galore, as Avila successfully implemented his unusual but effective approach.
