Jeremias Ponce earned a 10th-round TKO against Lewis Ritson on Saturday but only after referee Steve Grey allowed the fight continue past the corners trying to stop the fight.
With Ponce on the attack with a blistering combination that saw him landing several stinging shots to the head and body, Ritson’s corner threw in the towel attempting to rescue their fighter from further damage.
Grey ignored the towel being thrown into the ring as he ordered the action to continue.
Ponce continued to launch punches at Ritson, who was essentially out on his feet, offering very little resistance outside of putting his hands up and absorbing the blows.