Overview
- Chaves, who scored a third-round knockout Sunday in Las Vegas, ended the fight with a sharp left cross that dropped Miguel Madueño and led the referee to wave it off.
- The bout was his first U.S. appearance under Matchroom Boxing at the Theater at Fontainebleau on a DAZN card headlined by Jarrell Miller vs. Lenier Peró in a WBA heavyweight eliminator.
- The victory kept the Argentine unbeaten at 22-0 with 19 knockouts according to multiple reports, extending an impressive start at lightweight.
- He retained the WBO Latino lightweight title, a regional belt that feeds official rankings and can unlock higher-profile matchups.
- Trained by his father Carlos with coach Darío Gebel, the San Miguel native gained vital visibility in a deeper market, setting up the chance for tougher tests next with no opponent announced yet.