It’s not always about the quantity but rather the quality of a boxing card that makes it stand out in a spectator’s mind.

This past Friday, April 1, 2011, boxing fans bore witness to a sensational four-fight card at the Rio - Las Vegas. Crown Boxing headed by long-time boxing promoter, Frank Lucca put together a back-and-forth show that featured the brightest up and coming prospects within the Las Vegas area.

The main event pitted UNLV’s Henry Namauu (9-4, 5 KOs) vs. Victor Barragan (12-6, 3 KOs) in what was a rematch from their initial 2009 encounter. Both cruiserweight combatants would exchange vicious blows over the first six rounds attempting to gain control of the prize fight. It was the type of fight that was considered a coin-flip after the mid-way point.

It was Barragan who would close the show slightly stronger over the final championship rounds as he placed his punches in combination and with shorter delivery to land effectively on Namauu. The crowd went wild as both men fought gallantly until the final bell eventually embracing in a show of sportsmanship.

Barragan would capture the IBA Cruiserweight Title of the Americas with a unanimous decision victory of 99-91, 98-92, and 97-93.

The undercard would feature not one... but two Rocco’s.

Rocco Santomauro would improve to (7-0) with a strong performance over opponent Gabe Garcia. The Las Vegas native would knockdown his foe in the first stanza but the game Garcia would not give up and lasted the 4 round distance.

In his pro debut, Rocco Espinoza (1-0) would out-work Armando Gonzales over the course of four rounds never letting up the pressure to capture his first professional victory.

In what was an extremely gutsy performance by both women... Mandy LaPointe (3-1) and Annette Agredano (5-0) would battle to a majority draw as the action was too close to call.

The fans in attendance were treated to a great night of boxing that featured four very well made matches that provided great excitement and entertainment. The crowd of roughly 1,000 attendants definitely left the Rio Convention Center grinning with satisfaction from the drama in the ring.