MVPW 04: Keno Marley Earns First Pro KO with Round 1 TKO
Keno Marley is known for his technical skill, providing a mix of speed and power. A two-time Brazilian Olympian, Marley won gold at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics and silver at the 2019 and 2023 Pan-American Games, as well as the 2021 World Championships. Marley is 1-0 as a pro, competing against Diarra Davis Jr. on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul.
Jordan Gruszewski is 5-1-1 with four knockouts to his credit. In 2021 and 2022, he earned a Golden Gloves Cleveland Open Division title at 176 pounds. He last fought in April, defeating Jimmie Levins via third-round TKO.
ROUND 1
Marley flashing the left jab. Jabs from both men, Marley with the clear reach advantage. A couple of jabs by Marley. A clinch, and Gruszewski lands to the inside. A couple of left hands by Marley. A couple of solid jabs by Marley. Left hand by Gruszewski. Right hand to the body by Gruszewski. Left hook by Marley.
Left hands from both men. Right hand by Marley. Gruszewski is hurt. Follow-up shots, and Gruszewski gets floored! Marley lands a left hand on the fight resuming, and Gruszewski stumbles back to the ropes! That’s enough for the ref!
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Keno Marley gets his wish – his first KO and it comes in the first round!
OFFICIAL RESULT
Keno Marley def. Jordan Gruszewski via first-round TKO (2:16)
