Wilson’s Disguised Body Hook Stopped Piala
Liam Wilson stopped Rodex Piala in the fourth round on January 16, 2026, at Brisbane Entertainment Centre. A left hook to the body ended the super featherweight contest, preserving Wilson’s WBO International title after the Filipino challenger had created problems during the opening rounds.
A regional title defense brought an awkward opponent
Wilson entered as an established world-title challenger seeking another opportunity at the highest level. Piala’s movement and accurate counters made the ten-round assignment more demanding than a straightforward showcase.
After a cautious start, Piala landed effectively in the second and continued finding openings. Wilson carried visible damage as the challenger’s early success forced him to reassess his approach.
A strong fourth round changed the direction of the fight
Wilson increased his effectiveness with hooks and body punching. A one-two combination set up the disguised left to the midsection that caught Piala before he could react.
The challenger went down near the ropes and could not continue. The finish came at 2:56 of the fourth, ending the scheduled ten-round contest inside the distance.
Another stoppage kept Wilson’s championship pursuit moving
Wilson improved to 18–3 with ten knockouts, while Piala fell to 12–2. The victory retained the regional belt and supplied another result in Wilson’s effort to work back toward world-title contention.
He had previously challenged Emanuel Navarrete and remained interested in earning another chance. Against Piala, the decisive improvement came through selecting the right body attack after an opponent’s early counters had made the assignment difficult.
Sources
- No Limit Boxing: January 16 Brisbane card and official outcomes
- The Ring: medical stoppage and Wilson’s finish
- No Limit Boxing: title and official January result
- Wilson: venue and fourth-round knockout
