In the first match of the Top Rank triple header that showcased O’Shaquie Foster vs Abraham Nova, promising featherweight talent Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington delivered a knockout blow to Bernard Torres (18-2, 8 KOs) in the fourth round.
Once again, Carrington demonstrated all the qualities that make him a top prospect in his weight division. He exhibited patience, the ability to control the distance, an effective jab, accurate punch placement, and knockout power.
The 26-year-old native of Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, Bruce Carrington, had an eventful 2023 as he competed in five fights and secured five impressive victories. As a result of his accomplishments, Carrington was honored with the Ring Magazine 2023 Prospect of the Year accolade.
On the evening of Friday, February 16th, at the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden, New York, Bruce Carrington officially commenced his 2024 boxing campaign with a notable achievement. For the first time in his professional boxing career, Shu Shu Carrington was featured on the ESPN main card, showcasing his skills on national television.
In the opening round of the match, Carrington appeared calm as he stood in the pocket, utilizing a high guard and varying his jab. His opponent, Filipino southpaw Bernard Torres, had a brief moment in the middle of the first round when he landed a solid combination of three punches.
Carrington continued to dictate the tempo of the fight in the second round, consistently landing his jab and right hand. In the final seconds of the second round, Torres connected with a short right hand, prompting an immediate response from Carrington with a left hook.
During the fourth round of the match, Carrington displayed great aggression as he pressed forward, opting for combinations instead of single shots. With only a few seconds remaining in the round, Bruce Carrington delivered a devastating right hand that resulted in a knockout victory over Bernard Torres.
As the fight abruptly concluded, Carrington gazed into the crowd and exclaimed, “This is my domain!” With this triumph, Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington improved his record to (11-0, 7 KOs). In his post-fight interview, Carrington expressed his appreciation for competing in front of his hometown crowd.
“It always means the world to me to perform in front of my home crowd. New York City. You all inspire me to give my all every time. Every single time I fight here, I secure a knockout. Every time I fight here, I achieve a stoppage.”
Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington is a highly skilled pugilist who is rapidly progressing from being a prospect to becoming a contender. Currently ranked number 8 by the WBO, it will be fascinating to witness how far Carrington can ascend in the rankings over the course of this year.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com