Segawa, a crafty 34-year-old veteran from Silver Spring, Maryland, stayed on the move and had Acosta walking into his punches from the start. His awkward style gave Acosta problems, as he landed several glancing blows to start the fight. Segawa then landed a right hook that dazed Acosta in the second round. The two exchanged punches, dazing each other as the fans applauded the action. Acosta’s answer was to walk forward and look for a fight with Segawa.