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Boxing's recent showcase delivered a perfect blend of technical brilliance and bizarre moments that remind us why the sport remains so captivating despite its occasional frustrations.

When undefeated Cornflake LaManna (yes, that's really his name) stepped into the ring with Jermall Charlo, we witnessed the stark difference between being unbeaten and being elite. LaManna's knees buckled "cartoonishly" until a merciful doctor stoppage that seemed less about medical concerns and more about sparing viewers additional discomfort.

The real shocker came when Armando Resendiz upset former champion Caleb Plant, who appeared uncharacteristically slow and ineffective. Plant's repeated failed clinch attempts left him vulnerable, with Resendiz capitalizing brilliantly. Despite one judge's inexplicable scorecard favoring Plant, justice prevailed with Resendiz taking a well-deserved victory.

Things turned ugly on the ESPN card when Keyshawn Davis missed weight by a staggering 4.5 pounds (essentially a full weight class), followed by his brother Kelvin losing to underdog Nahir Albright. What happened next crossed the line - reports emerged of the Davis brothers jumping Albright in the hallway after the fight and trashing his locker room, leading to police involvement.

The evening's saving grace was Abdullah Mason's flawless performance in the impromptu main event. Unlike many hyped prospects with glaring technical deficiencies, Mason displayed complete mastery - quick hands, proper guard, perfect footwork, and devastating power that left his opponent unable to continue.

The Japanese cards provided additional highlights, including Tenshin Nasukawa's street fighter-inspired antics preceding his technical masterclass against tough Victor Santillan, and Junto Nakatani's dominant unification victory that established him as the clear alpha in the bantamweight division.

Boxing's unpredictable nature reminds us why we keep coming back - for every disappointing mismatch or unprofessional moment, there's a technical masterpiece or shocking upset waiting just around the corner. Subscribe now to catch our upcoming breakdowns of Dubois vs. Usyk and Taylor vs. Serrano!