Venue: Turning Stone Resort Casino – Verona, New York
Bout Type: 10‑Round Light Heavyweight Contest (175 lbs)
Projected Ring Walk: 10:30 PM ET (Co‑Main Event)
A classic “prospect vs. puncher” matchup headlines the May 22 card as undefeated American rising star Darius Fulghum meets Cuban power‑puncher Yoanki Urrutia. This fight is a major step up for Fulghum, who continues his rapid climb through the light heavyweight ranks, while Urrutia looks to score the biggest win of his career and derail a fast‑moving contender.
VENUE PROFILE — TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO
- Capacity: ~5,000 for boxing
- Ring size: Typically 20 ft, favoring mobile fighters
- Atmosphere: Intimate, loud, and known for producing high‑action fights
- Canvas: Medium‑firm, good for combination punchers and movers
INJURY REPORT & CAMP NOTES
Yoanki Urrutia (Cuba)
- No reported injuries
- Camp focused on conditioning and power punching
- Sparring included several aggressive orthodox fighters to mimic Fulghum’s style
Darius Fulghum (USA)
- No injuries reported
- Camp emphasized defensive responsibility and countering big punchers
- Sparred with multiple world‑level light heavyweights to prepare for Urrutia’s power
Both fighters enter the bout healthy and in peak condition.
FIGHTER MATCHUPS
Yoanki Urrutia
- Record: 14‑2 (11 KOs)
- Height/Reach: 6’1” / 74”
- Style: Power puncher, aggressive, heavy right hand
- Strengths:
- Fight‑changing power
- Strong inside game
- Durable and willing to take risks
- Weaknesses:
- Limited footwork
- Can be outboxed by mobile fighters
- Defense is inconsistent
Darius Fulghum
- Record: 12‑0 (10 KOs)
- Height/Reach: 6’0” / 73”
- Style: Pressure‑boxer with high output and sharp counters
- Strengths:
- Excellent athleticism
- Strong jab and combination punching
- Good balance of power and technique
- Weaknesses:
- Still developing ring IQ
- Can be hit early before settling in
- Has not yet faced a true one‑punch knockout threat like Urrutia
Matchup Dynamics
- Distance: Fulghum wants mid‑range combinations; Urrutia wants close‑range bombs
- Power: Slight edge to Urrutia
- Speed: Clear advantage to Fulghum
- Defense: Fulghum more polished
- Experience: Comparable, but Urrutia has faced more punchers
RECENT FORM
Urrutia
- Last 3 fights: 2–1 (2 KOs)
- Most recent win: 3rd‑round KO over a journeyman
- Trending: Dangerous early, inconsistent late
Fulghum
- Last 3 fights: 3–0 (3 KOs)
- Most recent win: 5th‑round TKO over a previously undefeated opponent
- Trending: Rapid improvement, rising confidence
FIGHT HISTORY & RESUME NOTES
Urrutia
- Best win: KO over a 15‑1 prospect
- Losses: Both by decision, never stopped
- Known for early‑round aggression
- Has gone 10 rounds once
Fulghum
- Best win: TKO over a 12‑0 contender
- Undefeated with a high KO rate
- Has gone 8 rounds twice
- Former standout amateur with strong fundamentals
BETTING TRENDS
Urrutia
- 9 of last 11 wins by KO
- 4 of last 5 fights ended inside 5 rounds
- Has never been stopped
Fulghum
- 10 of 12 wins by KO
- 6 straight stoppage victories
- Has scored a knockdown in 5 consecutive fights
FIGHT ODDS
Yoanki Urrutia + 700
Darius Fulghum – 1250
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 21, 2026
