ANAHEIM, Calif. – Chris Avila notched a big name on his resume – quite possibly the biggest – Saturday when he defeated former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis by unanimous decision in a six-round boxing match on the “Last Man Standing” main card.
A longtime friend and training partner of Nate Diaz, Avila (6-1) accompanied his mentor into the ranks of the UFC but endured inconsistent MMA career before he transitioned fully into the world of boxing.
While he entered boxing as a sub-.500 mixed martial artist, Avila continues to shake the critics as he racks up win and after win.
