Sterling dominates Zalal, calls out featherweight top contenders

Aljamain Sterling defeated Zalal in dominant fashion and immediately issued challenges to all top-ranked featherweight fighters. The victory continues Sterling's campaign at 145 pounds following his move up from bantamweight. Sterling, a former bantamweight champion, has been looking to establish himself as a title contender in his new division. The post also mentions that 11 of 13 fights on the card went to decision, with only the Grant-Martinetti bout being somewhat competitive. Sterling's callout of the featherweight elite signals his intentions to fast-track toward a title shot.