Samuel "S3" Arnold III made it look easy. In Long Beach, California, the undefeated Texan defended his WBA NABA Title with a first-round body shot knockout of Argentine veteran Fernando "Manzana" Farías — one liver shot, one trip to the canvas, fight over. Arnold improves to 15-0 with 10 knockouts and keeps knocking on the door of the WBA's top tier.

At 22 years old, Samuel "S3" Arnold III captured the WBA NABA Super Middleweight Title at the Long Beach Convention Center — stopping Juan "Just Business" Barajas in the tenth round with a combination that left no doubt. Technical, physical, and relentless from the opening bell, S3 is now a regional champion and firmly on the world's radar.

On January 30 in Long Beach, California, unbeaten Dallas prospect Samuel Arnold III (14-0, 8 KOs) put his WBA NABA title on the line against Argentine veteran Fernando "Manzana" Farías — and made a statement. At 6'3" with a jab analysts have praised for both power and precision, S3 controlled distance from the opening bell. The result? A first-round body shot knockout that sent Farías to the canvas and never looked back.

Born into a boxing family in St. Louis and raised in Dallas, Samuel "S3" Arnold III turned professional at 17 — one month before his 18th birthday. Now 23, he's undefeated at 16-0 with 11 knockouts, holds the WBA NABA Light Heavyweight Title, and is ranked #7 in the world by the WBA. The road wasn't easy. The record is spotless.