Giyasov Secures Technical Decision Over Cano in Clunky Bout

The bout between Shakram Giyasov and Pablo Cesar Cano at the Caribe Royal Resort in Orlando, Florida, culminated in a disjointed manner, symbolic of the fight's lacklustre nature. After Cano sustained an ankle injury at the close of the eleventh round, the fight concluded with a technical decision favouring the undefeated welterweight Giyasov. The judges unanimously scored the fight 109-99, a reflection of Giyasov's more effective striking, though perhaps overstating the impressiveness of his performance.

Cano, a seasoned fighter with notable victories, including a first-round knockout of Jorge Linares, was expected to be a more manageable challenge for Giyasov despite the age and experience gap. Giyasov, hailing from New York with an impressive amateur background, aimed to maintain distance and leverage his height advantage. However, Cano's tactical movement and ability to close the gap often left Giyasov without a clear shot.

In an early highlight, Giyasov nearly secured a stoppage in the third round with a powerful body shot, only for Cano to utilise his experience by spitting out his mouthpiece to buy time, showcasing the ring craft that has defined his career.

Despite Giyasov's dominance in landing cleaner punches through the fight's midpoint, the bout lacked memorable action, save for a few moments, such as Cano's warnings for low blows. A moment of contention arose in the ninth round when Cano appeared to have caused Giyasov to stumble, which could have been ruled a knockdown but was instead deemed a push due to a subsequent illegal punch.

The fight's abrupt end came after an exchange at the eleventh round's bell led to Cano injuring his ankle in a fall, forcing the judges to make an early call based on the scorecards up to that point.

This victory positions Giyasov for a potential title shot against WBA titlist Eimantis Stanionis, marking a significant step forward in his professional career despite the anticlimactic finish to the fight. The technical decision win, while decisive, leaves room for Giyasov to demonstrate more of the potential that has followed him from his amateur days into the professional ranks.