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Results and Recap: Friday Night Fights Muay Thai "Yarborough vs. Valtellini"

New York--Friday Night Fights Muay Thai was back at the Broad Street Ballroom where their main event featured Joseph Valtellini vs. Shawn Yarborough. The fight was considered a test for Valtellini as Yarborough normally fights at a higher weight class and had never been stopped in his career before. Valtellini, however, made quick work of Yarborough as he went to work on his opponents legs early with kicks. A right by Valtellini dropped Yarborough, but he was able to answer the referee’s count. It was clear that Yarborough was in trouble and it wasn’t long before the end came. Valtellini cornered Yarborough and connected with a left hook that had Yarborough out on his feet, he then followed up with a vicious right uppercut to seal the deal and send Yarborough down for good. With the victory Joseph Valtellini pushes his pro record to 6-0 and becomes the first person to stop Shawn Yarborough.

Predictions for Friday Night Fights Muay Thai "Yarborough vs. Valtellini"

Friday Night Fights Muay Thai: Yarborough vs. Valtellini will take place on Friday, March 9th. With three pro fights on tap here we go with our predictions for the event.

Shawn Yarborough vs. Joseph Valtellini
Yarborough should be the toughest test of Valtellini’s young career. Yarbrough typically fights in the 175lb weight class and packs power in his fist and feet. Valtellini is known for his power, but has yet to take on an opponent the size of Yarborough. None of Valtellini’s fights have gone the distance and he keeps a fast pace throughout his fights as opposed to Yarborough who is more methodical in his approach. Valtellini should be able to out work Yarborough throughout the fight, but needs be careful because one strike from Yarborough could change the fight in a heartbeat. Valtellini won’t be able to finish Yarborough, who has yet to be stopped in his pro career. Instead Valtellini will have to settle for a decision win to keep his perfect record in tact.

Yarborough vs. Valtellini headline March 9th Friday Night Fights Muay Thai event, Fisher vs. Horowitz set for undercard

Friday Night Fights Muay Thai has announced the main event for their March 9th event at the Broad Street Ballroom in New York. Joseph Valtellini will be taking on Las Vegas based fighter Shawn Yarborough. 

Valtellini has put together a perfect 5-0 record since turning pro, with none of his fights going the distance. Known not only for his aggression in the ring, but also his technique, Valtellini is one of the future stars of the North American Muay Thai scene. Notable wins includes stoppages of Dorian Price, Ben Case, Sean Hinds and most recently Alex Berrios. Valtellini seems to have one goal in mind and that is to earn everyone’s respect.