Fightscorecollector's November Fight List
As we hit the penultimate month of the year, boxing fans worldwide must be happy looking ahead to what November offers. For UK fans Frankie Gavin gets his British Title shot against former WBC Champion Junior Witter. Carl Froch takes on dangerous American Yusef Mack on the 17th then on the 24th Ricky Hatton makes his long awaited comeback. Both the Froch and Hatton shows have a more than decent under card with many domestic and international titles at stake.
Meanwhile in Europe Wladimir Klitschko will make another defence of his Heavyweight title and on the same night Abner Mares takes on Anselmo Moreno in a genuine 50-50 clash. The Mares-Moreno bill will also feature IBF 118 king Santa Cruz and WBO Cruiser champ Nathan Cleverly.
I will be covering the 2 Lightweight titles fights on the 17th and 24th of November featuring the exciting DeMarco vs Broner clash but also the vacant WBA strap between Richard Abril and Sharif Bogere.
In total i will be covering and scoring 7 fights so please have a look at the list below and send in your score to my twitter account @thefightscore or on the many boxing forums when i collect my fans scores.
The List
Thurs 1st -( Boxnation )- Junior Witter vs Frankie Gavin - British Welterweight Title
Sat 10th - ( ARD ) - Wladimir Klitschko vs Mariuz Wach - WBA, WBO , IBF Heavyweight Title
Sat 10th - ( SHO ) - Abner Mares vs Anselmo Moreno - WBC Super-Bantamweight Title
Sat 17th - ( SKY ) - Carl Froch vs Yusef Mack - IBF Super-Middleweight Title
Sat 17th - ( HBO ) - Antonio DeMarco vs Adrien Broner - WBC Lightweight Title
Sat 24th - (Primetime) - Ricky Hatton vs Vyacheslan Senchenko - 10 Round Special Event
Sat 24th - ( HBO ) - Richard Abril vs Sharif Bogere - Vacant WBA Lightweight Title
Sunday, 28 October 2012
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Malignaggi vs Cano - Press And Fan Scores
Over the last few days i have been collecting scores for the Malignaggi vs Cano fight which took place at the Barclay's Centre in Brooklyn New York. Respected Boxing writer Thomas Hauser sent an e-mail asking if i covered the fight. I sent an e-mail back saying that i didn't cover the fight but it would be an honour to do so as i think Thomas wrote the best ever book i have read "ALI - His Life and Times.
Below are my findings on the Malignaggi vs Cano fight. A close fight that i feel could have went either way. Watching the fight i feel that there could have been at least 4-5 rounds that could have been scored for each boxer. This fightIi DONT was not a ROBBERY because of the many close rounds.. I was able to collect OVER 100 scores from the Press and Fans but i have also put my scorecard up for scrutiny.
MY SCORECARD
Round 1 : 10-9 Malignaggi
Round 2 : 10-9 Malignaggi
Round 3 : 9-10 Cano
Round 4 : 9-10 Cano
Round 5 : 10-10 Draw
Round 6 : 9-10 Cano
Round 7 : 10-9 Malignaggi
Round 8 : 9-10 Cano
Round 9 : 10-9 Malignaggi
Round 10: 10-9 Malignaggi
Round 11: 8-10 Cano
Round 12: 9-10 Cano
TOTAL : 115-113 Cano
The Final Results Were :
PRESS : 29 scores , 19 for Cano , 8 for Malignaggi , 2 a Draw
FANS: 80 scores , 59 for Cano , 21 for Malignaggi
TOTAL: 109 scores , 78 for Cano , 29 for Malignaggi , 2 a Draw
Here is The Press And Fans Scores Taken From Twitter And The Best Boxing Forums Around.
Matthew Mojica (Fightsource) : 114-113 Cano
Dan Rafael (ESPN) : 115-112 Cano
Mark Ortega (The Queensbury Rules) : 115-112 Cano
Tom Gray (Secondsout.com) : 115-112 Cano
Ernest Gabion (The Boxing Lab) : 114-113 Malignaggi
Scott Smith (UK Fighthype) : 114-113 Malignaggi
Jake Donovan (Boxingscene) : 115-112 Cano
Paddy Cronan (Onthegrindboxing) : 115-113 Cano
Kieran Mulvaney (ESPN) : 115-112 Cano
Darren Velasco (Fightdomain) : 114-113 Cano
Scott Christ (Badlefthook) : 115-112 Cano
Jenna Jay (Ontheropesboxing) : 114-113 Malignaggi
Kevin Iole (Yahoo.com) : 114-113 Malignaggi
Joshua McDaniel (Leaveitinthering) : 114-113 Malignaggi
Ryan Burton (The Boxing Lab) : 114-113 Malignaggi
BoxingOpinions.com : 115-114 Cano
Matt Christie (Boxingnews ) : 114-114 Draw
Steve Lillis (Boxnation) : 114-114 Draw
BoxingSocialist.com : 114-113 Malignaggi
Phil D Jay (Worldboxingnews.net) : 114-113 Cano
Boxing.com : 115-112 Cano
Billy Ferguson (UK fIghthype) : 114-113 Cano
Nigel Collins (ESPN) : 114-113 Cano
Cliff Roid (Boxingscene) : 114-113 Malignaggi
FightGhost : 114-113 Cano
Al Bernstein (Showtime) : 116-112 Cano
Steve Farhood (Showtime) : 115-112 Cano
Austin Trout (Showtime) : 114-113 Cano
Barry Tomkins (Showtime) : 114-113 Cano
SaddoBoxing Forum : 116-111 x2, 115-112 Cano ,* *114-113 Malignaggi**
BoxingAsylum Forum : 115-112 x4, 114-113 x3, 116-111 , 114-112 All for Cano
**114-113 Malgnaggi**
Livefight Forum : 116-111 Cano
Fightjudge Forum : 116-111 x2, 117-110 x2, 115-112 , 116-111, 118-109 All for Cano
** 115-113 Malignaggi**
Doghouseboxing Forum : 115-112 x2 All for Cano
Thesweetscience Forum : **114-113 x2 All for Malignaggi**
Boxrec Forum : 115-112 x5, 114-113 x2, 116-111 x2 , 116-114, 118-109 All for Cano
** 114-113 x4 , 115-114 All for Malignaggi**
Eastsideboxing Forum : 114-113, x4, 115-112 x3, 116-111 x3, 116-112, 115-113, 119-108 Cano
** 114-113 x3 Malignaggi **
Boxingscene Forum : 114-113 x5, 115 -112 x4, 116-111 All for Cano
**114-113 x6 Malignaggi**
Checkhookboxing Forum : 115-114 x2, 115-112 All for Cano
** 114-113 x2, 115-113 All for Malignaggi**
Pawel + Per Plex (twitter fans) : 117-110 Cano , 114-113 Cano
Over the last few days i have been collecting scores for the Malignaggi vs Cano fight which took place at the Barclay's Centre in Brooklyn New York. Respected Boxing writer Thomas Hauser sent an e-mail asking if i covered the fight. I sent an e-mail back saying that i didn't cover the fight but it would be an honour to do so as i think Thomas wrote the best ever book i have read "ALI - His Life and Times.
Below are my findings on the Malignaggi vs Cano fight. A close fight that i feel could have went either way. Watching the fight i feel that there could have been at least 4-5 rounds that could have been scored for each boxer. This fightIi DONT was not a ROBBERY because of the many close rounds.. I was able to collect OVER 100 scores from the Press and Fans but i have also put my scorecard up for scrutiny.
MY SCORECARD
Round 1 : 10-9 Malignaggi
Round 2 : 10-9 Malignaggi
Round 3 : 9-10 Cano
Round 4 : 9-10 Cano
Round 5 : 10-10 Draw
Round 6 : 9-10 Cano
Round 7 : 10-9 Malignaggi
Round 8 : 9-10 Cano
Round 9 : 10-9 Malignaggi
Round 10: 10-9 Malignaggi
Round 11: 8-10 Cano
Round 12: 9-10 Cano
TOTAL : 115-113 Cano
The Final Results Were :
PRESS : 29 scores , 19 for Cano , 8 for Malignaggi , 2 a Draw
FANS: 80 scores , 59 for Cano , 21 for Malignaggi
TOTAL: 109 scores , 78 for Cano , 29 for Malignaggi , 2 a Draw
Here is The Press And Fans Scores Taken From Twitter And The Best Boxing Forums Around.
Matthew Mojica (Fightsource) : 114-113 Cano
Dan Rafael (ESPN) : 115-112 Cano
Mark Ortega (The Queensbury Rules) : 115-112 Cano
Tom Gray (Secondsout.com) : 115-112 Cano
Ernest Gabion (The Boxing Lab) : 114-113 Malignaggi
Scott Smith (UK Fighthype) : 114-113 Malignaggi
Jake Donovan (Boxingscene) : 115-112 Cano
Paddy Cronan (Onthegrindboxing) : 115-113 Cano
Kieran Mulvaney (ESPN) : 115-112 Cano
Darren Velasco (Fightdomain) : 114-113 Cano
Scott Christ (Badlefthook) : 115-112 Cano
Jenna Jay (Ontheropesboxing) : 114-113 Malignaggi
Kevin Iole (Yahoo.com) : 114-113 Malignaggi
Joshua McDaniel (Leaveitinthering) : 114-113 Malignaggi
Ryan Burton (The Boxing Lab) : 114-113 Malignaggi
BoxingOpinions.com : 115-114 Cano
Matt Christie (Boxingnews ) : 114-114 Draw
Steve Lillis (Boxnation) : 114-114 Draw
BoxingSocialist.com : 114-113 Malignaggi
Phil D Jay (Worldboxingnews.net) : 114-113 Cano
Boxing.com : 115-112 Cano
Billy Ferguson (UK fIghthype) : 114-113 Cano
Nigel Collins (ESPN) : 114-113 Cano
Cliff Roid (Boxingscene) : 114-113 Malignaggi
FightGhost : 114-113 Cano
Al Bernstein (Showtime) : 116-112 Cano
Steve Farhood (Showtime) : 115-112 Cano
Austin Trout (Showtime) : 114-113 Cano
Barry Tomkins (Showtime) : 114-113 Cano
SaddoBoxing Forum : 116-111 x2, 115-112 Cano ,* *114-113 Malignaggi**
BoxingAsylum Forum : 115-112 x4, 114-113 x3, 116-111 , 114-112 All for Cano
**114-113 Malgnaggi**
Livefight Forum : 116-111 Cano
Fightjudge Forum : 116-111 x2, 117-110 x2, 115-112 , 116-111, 118-109 All for Cano
** 115-113 Malignaggi**
Doghouseboxing Forum : 115-112 x2 All for Cano
Thesweetscience Forum : **114-113 x2 All for Malignaggi**
Boxrec Forum : 115-112 x5, 114-113 x2, 116-111 x2 , 116-114, 118-109 All for Cano
** 114-113 x4 , 115-114 All for Malignaggi**
Eastsideboxing Forum : 114-113, x4, 115-112 x3, 116-111 x3, 116-112, 115-113, 119-108 Cano
** 114-113 x3 Malignaggi **
Boxingscene Forum : 114-113 x5, 115 -112 x4, 116-111 All for Cano
**114-113 x6 Malignaggi**
Checkhookboxing Forum : 115-114 x2, 115-112 All for Cano
** 114-113 x2, 115-113 All for Malignaggi**
Pawel + Per Plex (twitter fans) : 117-110 Cano , 114-113 Cano
Sunday, 21 October 2012
That Philly Left Hook Again - Garcia Wins in 4
Danny Garcia vs Erik Morales WBA and WBC Light Welterweight Titles
Danny Garcia can now be added to the candidates for Fighter Of The Year as he easily dismantled Mexican legend Erik Morales (139.2lbs) in 4 one sided rounds at the New Barclay's Centre in Brooklyn New York. The champion defending his title for the 2nd time started the 1st round slowly although he was pushing Morales back with the jab and occasional right hand. Morales in his 61st fight was having the odd success catching the champion moving in but this was as good as it got for the ageing former 4 weight champion.
In their 1st fight Garcia admitted he gave the Mexican far too much respect. This time Garcia (139.8lbs) after that 1st round went after Morales landing some huge right hands followed by hurting body shots. Morales best moment in the round came early as he opened with a nice left - right combo. Midway through the 3rd round it was becoming apparent that Morales was beginning to weaken, maybe from those body shots delivered by Garcia. The champion then began to drive Morales to the ropes landing powerful looking right hands. Morales instantly looked old but worse was to come as a big right hurt him that badly with 5 seconds to go in the round that it made Morales walk to the. wrong corner.
During the one minute breaks Garcia's father was instructing his son to go to the body , the perfect fight plan against somebody that has struggled to make weight and who had well documented drug testing issues before the fight. Garcia continued to dominate in the 4th. Morales began to look very tired as Garcia fired lefts and right to the body. This made Morales hold on. The Philly resident then went for the kill stepping in with his punches catching Morales at will. The end came at 1.23 when a quick flurry of punches by Garcia ended with a massive left hook. Morales hit the canvas HARD, half his body went out of the ring. This prompted the Mexicans corner man to the enter the ring although referee Benjy Esteves had already waved it off as Morales was in no condition to continue.
Garcia will now move forward to bigger fights in the talent laden 140lb division. He improves his record to 25-0 16Ko's. Morales falls to 52-8 36Ko's and told the Brooklyn fans that this was his last fight in the USA . Morales also mentioned that he will have his farewell fight in home town Tijuana probably next year.
Fight Purses : Garcia $1m , Morales $350k
Danny Garcia vs Erik Morales WBA and WBC Light Welterweight Titles
Danny Garcia can now be added to the candidates for Fighter Of The Year as he easily dismantled Mexican legend Erik Morales (139.2lbs) in 4 one sided rounds at the New Barclay's Centre in Brooklyn New York. The champion defending his title for the 2nd time started the 1st round slowly although he was pushing Morales back with the jab and occasional right hand. Morales in his 61st fight was having the odd success catching the champion moving in but this was as good as it got for the ageing former 4 weight champion.
In their 1st fight Garcia admitted he gave the Mexican far too much respect. This time Garcia (139.8lbs) after that 1st round went after Morales landing some huge right hands followed by hurting body shots. Morales best moment in the round came early as he opened with a nice left - right combo. Midway through the 3rd round it was becoming apparent that Morales was beginning to weaken, maybe from those body shots delivered by Garcia. The champion then began to drive Morales to the ropes landing powerful looking right hands. Morales instantly looked old but worse was to come as a big right hurt him that badly with 5 seconds to go in the round that it made Morales walk to the. wrong corner.
During the one minute breaks Garcia's father was instructing his son to go to the body , the perfect fight plan against somebody that has struggled to make weight and who had well documented drug testing issues before the fight. Garcia continued to dominate in the 4th. Morales began to look very tired as Garcia fired lefts and right to the body. This made Morales hold on. The Philly resident then went for the kill stepping in with his punches catching Morales at will. The end came at 1.23 when a quick flurry of punches by Garcia ended with a massive left hook. Morales hit the canvas HARD, half his body went out of the ring. This prompted the Mexicans corner man to the enter the ring although referee Benjy Esteves had already waved it off as Morales was in no condition to continue.
Garcia will now move forward to bigger fights in the talent laden 140lb division. He improves his record to 25-0 16Ko's. Morales falls to 52-8 36Ko's and told the Brooklyn fans that this was his last fight in the USA . Morales also mentioned that he will have his farewell fight in home town Tijuana probably next year.
Fight Purses : Garcia $1m , Morales $350k
Sunday, 14 October 2012
Donaire Wins With 1 Punch KO
Nonito Donaire vs Toshiaki Nishioka - WBO 122lb Title
Nonito Donaire will now look forward to super fights against the likes of Abner Mares, Anselmo Moreno or even stablemate Guillermo Rigondeaux after stopping Toshiaki Nishioka of Japan in 9 rounds to regain his WBO 122lb title at the Home Depot Centre, Carson California. Shortly before the fight Donaire gave up his IBF title saving himself a small fortune in sanction fees. The reason being that the IBF were ordering a mandatory defence for the winner of last nights fight. Something that certainly doesn't fit into Donaire's or even Bob Arum's plans.
Former champion Nishioka had held the WBC strap for 3 years and at 36 nobody could blame him going after a big money fight against one of boxing's best fighters. Nishioka was also unbeaten in 8 years and surely he fancied his chances but that changed when he was put on the seat of his pants by a Donaire left uppercut. Nishioka would fight mostly from a defensive stance, something that wasnt expected. At the start of the year Donaire was faced with a similar problem as Argentine Omar Narvaez travelled to New York and put up a negative defensive performance that saw him lose virtually every round. He did survive the 12 rounds though. Donaire's task was now to see if he had improved. He had to work out a way to stop a guy that surprisingly hadn't really came to fight.
The opening rounds were tepid affairs. Donaire was doing all the work as Nishioka flicked out the odd right jab from his Southpaw stance. In the 3rd round the champion opened with 2-3 blistering combination pushing the Japanese fighter back. The response? Not much. Donaire was having more and more success with his lead right, a primary weapon against a southpaw. The 4th and 5th followed the same suit, Donaire trying to force a fight, Nishioka with his hands held high trying the odd jab followed by wide pot shots. The fans who earlier had been treated to a "Fight Of The Year" candidate between Brandon Rios and Mike Alvardo began to boo as early as the first round.
In the 6th round Nishioka began to be more adventurous throwing more punches but for his troubles he landed himself on the canvas after being caught by a big left uppercut. Nishioka took the 8 count then preceded to fight a better fight. He was woken up. The 7th was close and could have went either way. Donaire then lost on my card anyway his first round of the fight. The 8th was a good round for Nishioka especially the last 45 seconds where he traded with his bigger champion landing the better shots, mostly the left hook inside. It was only a temporary success as Nishioka buoyed by his bravery in the previous round went after Donaire..."BIG MISTAKE". Donaire was taking fire on the ropes when he saw his opportunity, "BANG" a huge right hand floored the Japanese champion for the 2nd time. This time he was clearly hurt. Referee Raul Caiz Sr took a close look before allowing Nishioka to continue. Nishioka then began shipping huge punches which made Nishioka corner man signal he wanted the fight ended. Nishioka wanted to continue but Caiz Sr jumped in between the fighters signalling the demands for the challengers corner.
Donaire will now move to much bigger things now. A fight with Jorge Acre in Mexico City was mentioned by Bob Arum at the post fight press conference although its unsure if that fight will happen as Donaire was complaining of another hand injury.
Below is my scorecard along with all the press and fan scores i was able to collect for this fight......
Fightscorecollector's Scorecard
Round 1... 10-9 Donaire
Round 2... 10-9 Donaire
Round 3... 10-9 Donaire
Round 4... 10-9 Donaire
Round 5... 10-9 Donaire
Round 6... 10-9 Donaire
Round 7... 10-9 Donaire
Round 8... 9-10 Nishioka
TOTAL: 79-72 Donaire at the time of stoppage
Judges Scores : Ralph McNight 79-72 Donaire
Carlos Ortiz Jnr 79-72 Donaire
Fritz Werner 80-71 Donaire
NONITO DONAIRWE WIN BY 9TH ROUND KO
Boxing press and fan forums scores
Harold Lederman (HBO) : 80-71 Donaire
Dan Rafael (ESPN) : 80-71 Donaire
Dougie Fischer (Ring Mag) : 79-72 Donaire
Cliff Roid (Boxingscene) : 79-72 Donaire
Scott Christ (Badlefthook) : 80-71 Donaire
Ramon Aranda (3more Rounds) : 79-71 Donaire
Ryan Bivins (Sweetboxing) : 80-71 Donaire
Mark Ortega (Queensbury rules) : 79-72 Donaire
Ryan Burton (TheboxingLab) : 79-72 Donaire
Nigel Collins (ESPN) : 78-74 Donaire
Darren Velasco (Fightdomain) : 80-71 Donaire
Gabriel Montoya (Maxboxing) : 80-71 Donaire
Jake Donovan (Boxingscene) : 79-72 Donaire
The Boxing Channel : 79-72 Donaire
Kieran Mulvaney (ESPN) : 80-71 Donaire
Ernest Gabion (TheboxingLab) : 79-72 Donaire
Billy Ferguson (fight.hype) : 80-71 Donaire
Boxing.com : 80-71 Donaire
Ryan Songalia (Ring Magazine) : 79-72 Donaire
Former champion Nishioka had held the WBC strap for 3 years and at 36 nobody could blame him going after a big money fight against one of boxing's best fighters. Nishioka was also unbeaten in 8 years and surely he fancied his chances but that changed when he was put on the seat of his pants by a Donaire left uppercut. Nishioka would fight mostly from a defensive stance, something that wasnt expected. At the start of the year Donaire was faced with a similar problem as Argentine Omar Narvaez travelled to New York and put up a negative defensive performance that saw him lose virtually every round. He did survive the 12 rounds though. Donaire's task was now to see if he had improved. He had to work out a way to stop a guy that surprisingly hadn't really came to fight.
The opening rounds were tepid affairs. Donaire was doing all the work as Nishioka flicked out the odd right jab from his Southpaw stance. In the 3rd round the champion opened with 2-3 blistering combination pushing the Japanese fighter back. The response? Not much. Donaire was having more and more success with his lead right, a primary weapon against a southpaw. The 4th and 5th followed the same suit, Donaire trying to force a fight, Nishioka with his hands held high trying the odd jab followed by wide pot shots. The fans who earlier had been treated to a "Fight Of The Year" candidate between Brandon Rios and Mike Alvardo began to boo as early as the first round.
In the 6th round Nishioka began to be more adventurous throwing more punches but for his troubles he landed himself on the canvas after being caught by a big left uppercut. Nishioka took the 8 count then preceded to fight a better fight. He was woken up. The 7th was close and could have went either way. Donaire then lost on my card anyway his first round of the fight. The 8th was a good round for Nishioka especially the last 45 seconds where he traded with his bigger champion landing the better shots, mostly the left hook inside. It was only a temporary success as Nishioka buoyed by his bravery in the previous round went after Donaire..."BIG MISTAKE". Donaire was taking fire on the ropes when he saw his opportunity, "BANG" a huge right hand floored the Japanese champion for the 2nd time. This time he was clearly hurt. Referee Raul Caiz Sr took a close look before allowing Nishioka to continue. Nishioka then began shipping huge punches which made Nishioka corner man signal he wanted the fight ended. Nishioka wanted to continue but Caiz Sr jumped in between the fighters signalling the demands for the challengers corner.
Donaire will now move to much bigger things now. A fight with Jorge Acre in Mexico City was mentioned by Bob Arum at the post fight press conference although its unsure if that fight will happen as Donaire was complaining of another hand injury.
Below is my scorecard along with all the press and fan scores i was able to collect for this fight......
Fightscorecollector's Scorecard
Round 1... 10-9 Donaire
Round 2... 10-9 Donaire
Round 3... 10-9 Donaire
Round 4... 10-9 Donaire
Round 5... 10-9 Donaire
Round 6... 10-9 Donaire
Round 7... 10-9 Donaire
Round 8... 9-10 Nishioka
TOTAL: 79-72 Donaire at the time of stoppage
Judges Scores : Ralph McNight 79-72 Donaire
Carlos Ortiz Jnr 79-72 Donaire
Fritz Werner 80-71 Donaire
NONITO DONAIRWE WIN BY 9TH ROUND KO
Boxing press and fan forums scores
Harold Lederman (HBO) : 80-71 Donaire
Dan Rafael (ESPN) : 80-71 Donaire
Dougie Fischer (Ring Mag) : 79-72 Donaire
Cliff Roid (Boxingscene) : 79-72 Donaire
Scott Christ (Badlefthook) : 80-71 Donaire
Ramon Aranda (3more Rounds) : 79-71 Donaire
Ryan Bivins (Sweetboxing) : 80-71 Donaire
Mark Ortega (Queensbury rules) : 79-72 Donaire
Ryan Burton (TheboxingLab) : 79-72 Donaire
Nigel Collins (ESPN) : 78-74 Donaire
Darren Velasco (Fightdomain) : 80-71 Donaire
Gabriel Montoya (Maxboxing) : 80-71 Donaire
Jake Donovan (Boxingscene) : 79-72 Donaire
The Boxing Channel : 79-72 Donaire
Kieran Mulvaney (ESPN) : 80-71 Donaire
Ernest Gabion (TheboxingLab) : 79-72 Donaire
Billy Ferguson (fight.hype) : 80-71 Donaire
Boxing.com : 80-71 Donaire
Ryan Songalia (Ring Magazine) : 79-72 Donaire
Phil D Jay (Worldboxingnews) : 79-72 Donaire
Ray Malarkanan (Thesweetscience) : 80-71 Donaire
Fightersrated : 80-71 Donaire
Paddy Cronan (Onthegrindboxing) 79-72 Donaire
Tommy Allan (BoxingAsylun) : 80-71 Donaire
Saddo boxing fans : 80-71 Donaire
Boxingasylum fans : 79-72 x2 Donaire
Livefight fans : 79-72 Donaire
Fightjudge fans : 80-71 x5 , 79-72 x2 , 80-72 x2 Donaire
Ringnews24 fans : 79-72 x2 Donaire
Boxrec fans : 79-72 x2 , 80-71 Donaire
Eastsideboxing fans : 80-71 x5 , 78-73 Donaire
Boxingscene fans : 80-71 Donaire
Sunday, 30 September 2012
Fightscorecollector - October Fight List
October is a great month for boxing on both sides of the Atlantic where i will be covering 4 fights this month starting on the 13th. David Price will defend his British and Commonwealth Heavyweight titles in Liverpool against fellow Olympic medallist Audley Harrison. That same night i will also collect scores for the Nonito Donaire - Nishioka 122lb unification fight from Carson California.
The next week has the best night of boxing by far in October. Eddie Hearn has 2 world title eliminators along with a vacant British title fight. In New York Goldenboy host a multi title fight card headlined by the fight it will be covering, the rematch between WBC/WBA 140lb champion Danny Garcia against Mexican legend Erik Morales.
Finishing of the month is Frank Warren's Welsh world champion Nathan Cleverly defending his title vs rugged Ukrainian Vyacheslav Uzelkov.
THE FIGHT LIST
Sat 13th - (Boxnation) - David Price vs Audley Harrison - Brit/Comm Heavyweight Title
- (HBO) - Nonito Donaire vs Toshiaki Nishioka - IBF/WBO 122lb Titles
Sat 20th - (Showtime) - Danny Garcia vs Erik Morales - WBA/WBC 140lb Titles
Sat 27th - (Boxnation) - Nathan Cleverly vs Vyacheslav Uzelkov - WBO 175lb Title
There were so many title fights in October that it will make it impossible to collect scores from all of them but i will add my scores for the following fights although i will not be writing a fight report.
James DeGale EBU title defence... Rios vs Alvarado... Brook vs Saldivia...McDonnell vs Malinga.......Reid vs Anderson.... Malignaggi vs Cesar Cano.... Alexander vs Bailey... McKenzie vs Maccarinelli AND FINALLY... Witter vs Gavin
October is a great month for boxing on both sides of the Atlantic where i will be covering 4 fights this month starting on the 13th. David Price will defend his British and Commonwealth Heavyweight titles in Liverpool against fellow Olympic medallist Audley Harrison. That same night i will also collect scores for the Nonito Donaire - Nishioka 122lb unification fight from Carson California.
The next week has the best night of boxing by far in October. Eddie Hearn has 2 world title eliminators along with a vacant British title fight. In New York Goldenboy host a multi title fight card headlined by the fight it will be covering, the rematch between WBC/WBA 140lb champion Danny Garcia against Mexican legend Erik Morales.
Finishing of the month is Frank Warren's Welsh world champion Nathan Cleverly defending his title vs rugged Ukrainian Vyacheslav Uzelkov.
THE FIGHT LIST
Sat 13th - (Boxnation) - David Price vs Audley Harrison - Brit/Comm Heavyweight Title
- (HBO) - Nonito Donaire vs Toshiaki Nishioka - IBF/WBO 122lb Titles
Sat 20th - (Showtime) - Danny Garcia vs Erik Morales - WBA/WBC 140lb Titles
Sat 27th - (Boxnation) - Nathan Cleverly vs Vyacheslav Uzelkov - WBO 175lb Title
There were so many title fights in October that it will make it impossible to collect scores from all of them but i will add my scores for the following fights although i will not be writing a fight report.
James DeGale EBU title defence... Rios vs Alvarado... Brook vs Saldivia...McDonnell vs Malinga.......Reid vs Anderson.... Malignaggi vs Cesar Cano.... Alexander vs Bailey... McKenzie vs Maccarinelli AND FINALLY... Witter vs Gavin
Sunday, 23 September 2012
Mitchell Burned By World Class Rickster
WBO Lightweight Title - Ricky Burns vs Kevin Mitchell
There can be no doubts now. Even the few who didn't think Scotland's Ricky Burns was world class has to admit that "the Rickster" is not only world class. He is one of the best fighters at Lightweight on planet earth. On a weekend where thousands of Scots head South of the border, over a thousand Kevin Mitchell fans made their way up from London to watch their man go after his dream of a world title. Those dreams lasted under 4 rounds as a pumped up Ricky Burns (135lbs) stopped his friend and rival 2.59 of the 4th stanza.
This fight was a genuine 50-50 match beforehand. Mitchell (134lbs 12 oz) certainly started the fight confident as he stuck to his trainers game plan. Mitchell's plan was to use movement, use the jab but NOT to get into a war with Burns. Something that cost him dear vs Michael Katsidis in his own gaff as Kevin lost in 3 rounds after getting too much involved with a puncher.
Most around ringside couldn't split both Burns and Mitchell after the first round. I scored for Mitchell as i felt he picked his punches that little bit better. In round 2 Burns started to up the pace. The double and triple jab began to come into play followed by that slashing right hand. Mitchell often found himself on the ropes having to cover up as the champion came at him. Round 2 was definitely a Ricky Burns round.
The 3rd round started with Mitchell standing his ground trying to land his left hook counter. Burns though kept up the tempo and began to throw punches in bunches forcing Mitchell to the ropes again where he landed a right uppercut. Mitchell banged his chest and chin in defiance, Burns moved away sticky to a well prepared games plan of not getting into a total war with the bigger puncher.
For the first minute of the 4th round there was a battle of the jabs before Burns unleashed an uppercut, left hook, right hook when the 2 of them came into a clinch. The one-two then landed 3 times by Burns, he was beginning to take over. Mitchell tried to fire back but was caught by a monster left hook that hit him hard. Down went Mitchell, clearly rocked he took the 8 count from Referee Terry O'Connor. Burns was on him like a flash though, 3 unanswered clubbing right hooks floored Mitchell again. Mitchell again took the 8 count. Would he make it through the round??. NO Burns was relentless firing away lefts and rights until Terry O'Connor said no more and stopped the fight with 1 second left in the round.
Ricky Burns is now 35-2 10Ko's , Mitchell falls to 33-2 24Ko's
Ricky Burns was still champion. The crowd went crazy all 9000 or so Burns fans anyway. Scotland can now look forward to many more Burns nights and you never know that massive fight with Scott Harrison might just happen next Summer if both fighters keep winning.
Watt vs Buchanan all over again??.
PRESS CONFERENCE NOTES
Frank Warren -
* Ricky Burns is the best fighter in the UK
* Ricky Burns is the best UK world champion
* planning on Ricky Burns fighting in mega card either 8th or 15th December
* This was a good Kevin Mitchell that Burns beat
* Says he thinks this is Ricky Burns defining fight and will get lots of recognition
Ricky Burns -
* He started calmly then upped the pressure round by round
* Admits he was caught a few times with Mitchell's left hook
* made decision to go for KO after 2nd knockdown
* says Mitchell didn't think he would come at him like he did
* still wants that Ring Magazine belt
* it was special fighting at SECC, fans were excellent, his pal messed up his entrance music
Billy Nelson -
* Ricky's performance was cracking and hes still improving
* Only 3rd fight at 135, Ricky is still growing
Kevin Mitchell -
* Knew Ricky was strong but felt his timing was off
* Thought Ricky could go 15 rounds at that pace easy
* Home advantage not a problem, would fight anywhere
* needs to fight alot more now
* no 135 champ will bother Ricky and Ricky can unify title
* would take rematch in a heartbeat
WBO Lightweight Title - Ricky Burns vs Kevin Mitchell
There can be no doubts now. Even the few who didn't think Scotland's Ricky Burns was world class has to admit that "the Rickster" is not only world class. He is one of the best fighters at Lightweight on planet earth. On a weekend where thousands of Scots head South of the border, over a thousand Kevin Mitchell fans made their way up from London to watch their man go after his dream of a world title. Those dreams lasted under 4 rounds as a pumped up Ricky Burns (135lbs) stopped his friend and rival 2.59 of the 4th stanza.
This fight was a genuine 50-50 match beforehand. Mitchell (134lbs 12 oz) certainly started the fight confident as he stuck to his trainers game plan. Mitchell's plan was to use movement, use the jab but NOT to get into a war with Burns. Something that cost him dear vs Michael Katsidis in his own gaff as Kevin lost in 3 rounds after getting too much involved with a puncher.
Most around ringside couldn't split both Burns and Mitchell after the first round. I scored for Mitchell as i felt he picked his punches that little bit better. In round 2 Burns started to up the pace. The double and triple jab began to come into play followed by that slashing right hand. Mitchell often found himself on the ropes having to cover up as the champion came at him. Round 2 was definitely a Ricky Burns round.
The 3rd round started with Mitchell standing his ground trying to land his left hook counter. Burns though kept up the tempo and began to throw punches in bunches forcing Mitchell to the ropes again where he landed a right uppercut. Mitchell banged his chest and chin in defiance, Burns moved away sticky to a well prepared games plan of not getting into a total war with the bigger puncher.
For the first minute of the 4th round there was a battle of the jabs before Burns unleashed an uppercut, left hook, right hook when the 2 of them came into a clinch. The one-two then landed 3 times by Burns, he was beginning to take over. Mitchell tried to fire back but was caught by a monster left hook that hit him hard. Down went Mitchell, clearly rocked he took the 8 count from Referee Terry O'Connor. Burns was on him like a flash though, 3 unanswered clubbing right hooks floored Mitchell again. Mitchell again took the 8 count. Would he make it through the round??. NO Burns was relentless firing away lefts and rights until Terry O'Connor said no more and stopped the fight with 1 second left in the round.
Ricky Burns is now 35-2 10Ko's , Mitchell falls to 33-2 24Ko's
Ricky Burns was still champion. The crowd went crazy all 9000 or so Burns fans anyway. Scotland can now look forward to many more Burns nights and you never know that massive fight with Scott Harrison might just happen next Summer if both fighters keep winning.
Watt vs Buchanan all over again??.
PRESS CONFERENCE NOTES
Frank Warren -
* Ricky Burns is the best fighter in the UK
* Ricky Burns is the best UK world champion
* planning on Ricky Burns fighting in mega card either 8th or 15th December
* This was a good Kevin Mitchell that Burns beat
* Says he thinks this is Ricky Burns defining fight and will get lots of recognition
Ricky Burns -
* He started calmly then upped the pressure round by round
* Admits he was caught a few times with Mitchell's left hook
* made decision to go for KO after 2nd knockdown
* says Mitchell didn't think he would come at him like he did
* still wants that Ring Magazine belt
* it was special fighting at SECC, fans were excellent, his pal messed up his entrance music
Billy Nelson -
* Ricky's performance was cracking and hes still improving
* Only 3rd fight at 135, Ricky is still growing
Kevin Mitchell -
* Knew Ricky was strong but felt his timing was off
* Thought Ricky could go 15 rounds at that pace easy
* Home advantage not a problem, would fight anywhere
* needs to fight alot more now
* no 135 champ will bother Ricky and Ricky can unify title
* would take rematch in a heartbeat
Burns vs Mitchell - FULL Under-card Report
Heading the under card on a wild night in Glasgow was 2 time former world champion Scott Harrison (135lbs 12 oz) who punched his way to a 6 rounds points decision win over late replacement Joe Elfidh (10st 5lbs) with Referee Ritchie Davies scoring (60-53). The fight was nearly over in the 1st round as Harrison landed a huge left hook that floored Elfidh. To his credit the man from Harworth got back to his feet and near the end of the round landed a decent right hand to Harrison's chin.
Round 2 started with Elfidh on his bicycle. Harrison was chasing Elfidh around the ring but was taking far too long to get his shots off. Elfidh was able to land a few potshots when on the move making Harrison frustrated. Harrison began to up the pace in rounds 3 and 4 with educated pressure, jabbing his way in and trapping his opponent on the ropes, Harrison banged the body hoping for a breakthrough. Elfidh who was 9 pounds heavier did look a wee bit fleshy but was taking the shots and still firing back his straight right.
The former champion was now relentless, marching forward Harrison wanted the knockout. Bodyshots rained in on the man from Harworth followed by an nice 3 punch combination. Again Elfidh stood strong and in the last round was able to catch Harrison with right hand high on his head that seemed to stagger the former champion. It wasn't enough though as Harrison now (27-2-2 15ko's) won his 2nd fight in 3 months and now wants to stay busy with Frank Warren stating that he would like to see Scott fight another 2-3 times this year. Elfidh was game and at late notice put up a decent attempt. His record now falls to (7-2 ).
Defending his Celtic Super-Featherweight title he won in June, John Simpson (129lbs 10oz) made easy work of Welsh import Dai Davies (128lbs 12oz) knocking him out 0.36 of Round 2. Simpson started fast looking for the early win as Davies was immediately under severe pressure. Simpson's right hand couldn't miss followed by an impressive left hook to head and body. The Greenock man began the 2nd just as quick as another big left hook followed by a blistering flurry planted Davies on the canvas. Referee Phil Edward didn't even complete his count as Davies had no chance of beating the 10 count. Simpson now (24-9 11Ko's) wants a shot at either the Britsih or European titles. On this form he will be a match for anybody. Davies falls to (9-19-2 1Ko).
Always exciting Edinburgh Light Middleweight prospect John Thain (11st 3lbs) improved his record to (8-0 1Ko) by winning a tough 6x3 verdict over Barnsley's Lee Noble (11st 8lbs). Thain started the fight with numerous piston like jabs and his usual high work rate. Noble though had success with his right in the opener as it took only 1 punch to bloody the nose of the popular Filipino / Scot.
Noble on my card won the 2nd round as he was beginning to march through Thain's jabs and flurries. Thain was trapped on the ropes far too much in this round as Noble was able land that straight right followed by wicked body shots. The Edinburgh fighter then began to up the pace again in the next few rounds, his fists pumping out jab after jab. Thain also was fighting better off the ropes as he was beginning to move quicker away from Nobles crude attacks. Rounds 5 and 6 were definite Thain rounds as finally he had weathered Nobles storm and began to push his determined foe back landing some well placed left hooks to the body followed by that constant left jab.
Referee Phil Edward scored in favour of Thain 60-55. This was an entertaining fight between a decent prospect and a journeyman who's record (15-22-3 3Ko's) does not do him justice.
Sedgefield's Bradley Saunders (144 lbs 12 oz) made quick work of his Slovakian opponent and Tong Po lookalike Ivan Godor (14l lbs 4 oz) by knocking Godor down 3 times in the 3rd round to up his record to (4-0 2Ko's). Straight right hands were Godor's downfall as Saunders landed some cracking lead rights throughout the fight. The 2nd Knockdown in fact was a beautiful counter punch by Saunders who simply took a half step back before landing his bomb. Godor did well to get up. It was all over 1.25 into the round as Saunders blasted a quick left right combo that floored the Slovakian for the 3rd time. Referee Ritchie Davies immediately waved the fight off. Godor complained but was well beaten. His record now falling to (9-24-4 4Ko's).
Steven Simmons (14st 3lbs) the Edinburgh Cruiserweight got a decent workout from durable Bulgarian Tayor Mehmed also (14st 3lbs) winning every round on Referee Kenny Pringles card( 60-54). Simmons worked hard enough during the fight but at no time seemed to be able to move Mehmed (5-20-2 1Ko) who in 27 fights had only been stopped once. With new co-trainer Paul Weir in his corner Simmons won every round easy although he looked very one paced. Maybe a step up opposition will bring out the best in the Edinburgh fighter who's record now reads (6-0 2Ko's).
Glasgow's Jon Slowey won for the 11th time in a row taking a 4x3 decision (40-37) on Phil Edwards card over Hungarian Tibor Meszros (125lbs 12oz). Southpaw Slowey (129lbs) must now move up his class of opposition as he is easily defeating fighters at this level. The best of the action in this fight came in the 2nd round as Slowey staggered Meszaros with a well placed left hand to the chin forcing Referee Phil Edward to take a close look. Meszaros had a go in the final round but found his Glaswegian opponent just too good in every department.
In another Super Featherweight clash Barlornock's Michael Roberts (9st 7lbs) looked nice and poised as he fought off Redcar's Gavin Reid (9st 7lbs) over 4x3s. Roberts is another Scottish fighter who is now ready for a step up in class as he won every round on Referee Kenny Pringles card (40-36). What impressed some of the ringside press was Roberts patience and his defence, attributes that will stand him in good stead as he moves up. Fighting behind a high guard and fast jab Roberts bloodied Reid's nose early in the 2nd but again Roberts was content to box his way to an easy victory. With the win Roberts moves to ( 10-0 1Ko). Reid falls to (6-16-1 3Ko's).
Irvine's Ryan Collins (131 lbs 4oz) scored his first stoppage as a professional as he easily demolished Plymouth's Ben Morrish (132lbs 2oz) in 2 one sided rounds. Collins is an aggressive walk forward fighter who simply doesn't give his opponents a seconds rest. Morrish was simply driven to the ropes time after time before crumpling to the canvas after taking too many right hands. Referee Ritchie Davies gave Morrish the benefit of the doubt after being knocked down in the 2nd. But he had no choice to end the fight at 0.52 of that same round with Morrish taking too much punishment on the ropes from the electric Collins. Morrish record falls to (2-4) whilst Collins improves to (3-0 1Ko).
Controversial fight of the night belonged to Old Colwyn's Lee Quinn (10st 7lbs) who upset Symingtons Sammy Hill(10st 7lbs) over 4x3 at Light welter. Referee Kenny Pringle scored the fight (39-38) to Quinn with Hill's big following jeering with disgust as the verdict was read out. Hill was the the man pushing Quinn back in this fight although he wasn't letting his hands go. This gave Quinn a chance to score with some sneaky right and left hooks inside. My card read (39-37) Hill although there wasn't much of a complaint at the end by the fighter who on this occasion didn't fight at his best. Quinn now improves to (2-1-1 1Ko). Hill loses for the first time in 5 (4-1).
In the show opener Glasgow's Hugh Gray (10st 5lb) won for the 2nd time as a professional as he ground out a (40-36) points win over a game Rhys Saunders (10st 1lbs). This was not an easy fight for prospect Gray as Cardiff's Saunders certainly came to fight. Gray's work rate was the deciding factor as whatever Saunders did, Gray did better. The Jab, straight right,left hook to the body was Gray's favourite combo. Referee Kenny Pringle as mentioned scored the fight (40-36). Gray in 2 fights has not lost a round on the officials cards. Saunders is now (0-2-1)
Heading the under card on a wild night in Glasgow was 2 time former world champion Scott Harrison (135lbs 12 oz) who punched his way to a 6 rounds points decision win over late replacement Joe Elfidh (10st 5lbs) with Referee Ritchie Davies scoring (60-53). The fight was nearly over in the 1st round as Harrison landed a huge left hook that floored Elfidh. To his credit the man from Harworth got back to his feet and near the end of the round landed a decent right hand to Harrison's chin.
Round 2 started with Elfidh on his bicycle. Harrison was chasing Elfidh around the ring but was taking far too long to get his shots off. Elfidh was able to land a few potshots when on the move making Harrison frustrated. Harrison began to up the pace in rounds 3 and 4 with educated pressure, jabbing his way in and trapping his opponent on the ropes, Harrison banged the body hoping for a breakthrough. Elfidh who was 9 pounds heavier did look a wee bit fleshy but was taking the shots and still firing back his straight right.
The former champion was now relentless, marching forward Harrison wanted the knockout. Bodyshots rained in on the man from Harworth followed by an nice 3 punch combination. Again Elfidh stood strong and in the last round was able to catch Harrison with right hand high on his head that seemed to stagger the former champion. It wasn't enough though as Harrison now (27-2-2 15ko's) won his 2nd fight in 3 months and now wants to stay busy with Frank Warren stating that he would like to see Scott fight another 2-3 times this year. Elfidh was game and at late notice put up a decent attempt. His record now falls to (7-2 ).
Defending his Celtic Super-Featherweight title he won in June, John Simpson (129lbs 10oz) made easy work of Welsh import Dai Davies (128lbs 12oz) knocking him out 0.36 of Round 2. Simpson started fast looking for the early win as Davies was immediately under severe pressure. Simpson's right hand couldn't miss followed by an impressive left hook to head and body. The Greenock man began the 2nd just as quick as another big left hook followed by a blistering flurry planted Davies on the canvas. Referee Phil Edward didn't even complete his count as Davies had no chance of beating the 10 count. Simpson now (24-9 11Ko's) wants a shot at either the Britsih or European titles. On this form he will be a match for anybody. Davies falls to (9-19-2 1Ko).
Always exciting Edinburgh Light Middleweight prospect John Thain (11st 3lbs) improved his record to (8-0 1Ko) by winning a tough 6x3 verdict over Barnsley's Lee Noble (11st 8lbs). Thain started the fight with numerous piston like jabs and his usual high work rate. Noble though had success with his right in the opener as it took only 1 punch to bloody the nose of the popular Filipino / Scot.
Noble on my card won the 2nd round as he was beginning to march through Thain's jabs and flurries. Thain was trapped on the ropes far too much in this round as Noble was able land that straight right followed by wicked body shots. The Edinburgh fighter then began to up the pace again in the next few rounds, his fists pumping out jab after jab. Thain also was fighting better off the ropes as he was beginning to move quicker away from Nobles crude attacks. Rounds 5 and 6 were definite Thain rounds as finally he had weathered Nobles storm and began to push his determined foe back landing some well placed left hooks to the body followed by that constant left jab.
Referee Phil Edward scored in favour of Thain 60-55. This was an entertaining fight between a decent prospect and a journeyman who's record (15-22-3 3Ko's) does not do him justice.
Sedgefield's Bradley Saunders (144 lbs 12 oz) made quick work of his Slovakian opponent and Tong Po lookalike Ivan Godor (14l lbs 4 oz) by knocking Godor down 3 times in the 3rd round to up his record to (4-0 2Ko's). Straight right hands were Godor's downfall as Saunders landed some cracking lead rights throughout the fight. The 2nd Knockdown in fact was a beautiful counter punch by Saunders who simply took a half step back before landing his bomb. Godor did well to get up. It was all over 1.25 into the round as Saunders blasted a quick left right combo that floored the Slovakian for the 3rd time. Referee Ritchie Davies immediately waved the fight off. Godor complained but was well beaten. His record now falling to (9-24-4 4Ko's).
Steven Simmons (14st 3lbs) the Edinburgh Cruiserweight got a decent workout from durable Bulgarian Tayor Mehmed also (14st 3lbs) winning every round on Referee Kenny Pringles card( 60-54). Simmons worked hard enough during the fight but at no time seemed to be able to move Mehmed (5-20-2 1Ko) who in 27 fights had only been stopped once. With new co-trainer Paul Weir in his corner Simmons won every round easy although he looked very one paced. Maybe a step up opposition will bring out the best in the Edinburgh fighter who's record now reads (6-0 2Ko's).
Glasgow's Jon Slowey won for the 11th time in a row taking a 4x3 decision (40-37) on Phil Edwards card over Hungarian Tibor Meszros (125lbs 12oz). Southpaw Slowey (129lbs) must now move up his class of opposition as he is easily defeating fighters at this level. The best of the action in this fight came in the 2nd round as Slowey staggered Meszaros with a well placed left hand to the chin forcing Referee Phil Edward to take a close look. Meszaros had a go in the final round but found his Glaswegian opponent just too good in every department.
In another Super Featherweight clash Barlornock's Michael Roberts (9st 7lbs) looked nice and poised as he fought off Redcar's Gavin Reid (9st 7lbs) over 4x3s. Roberts is another Scottish fighter who is now ready for a step up in class as he won every round on Referee Kenny Pringles card (40-36). What impressed some of the ringside press was Roberts patience and his defence, attributes that will stand him in good stead as he moves up. Fighting behind a high guard and fast jab Roberts bloodied Reid's nose early in the 2nd but again Roberts was content to box his way to an easy victory. With the win Roberts moves to ( 10-0 1Ko). Reid falls to (6-16-1 3Ko's).
Irvine's Ryan Collins (131 lbs 4oz) scored his first stoppage as a professional as he easily demolished Plymouth's Ben Morrish (132lbs 2oz) in 2 one sided rounds. Collins is an aggressive walk forward fighter who simply doesn't give his opponents a seconds rest. Morrish was simply driven to the ropes time after time before crumpling to the canvas after taking too many right hands. Referee Ritchie Davies gave Morrish the benefit of the doubt after being knocked down in the 2nd. But he had no choice to end the fight at 0.52 of that same round with Morrish taking too much punishment on the ropes from the electric Collins. Morrish record falls to (2-4) whilst Collins improves to (3-0 1Ko).
Controversial fight of the night belonged to Old Colwyn's Lee Quinn (10st 7lbs) who upset Symingtons Sammy Hill(10st 7lbs) over 4x3 at Light welter. Referee Kenny Pringle scored the fight (39-38) to Quinn with Hill's big following jeering with disgust as the verdict was read out. Hill was the the man pushing Quinn back in this fight although he wasn't letting his hands go. This gave Quinn a chance to score with some sneaky right and left hooks inside. My card read (39-37) Hill although there wasn't much of a complaint at the end by the fighter who on this occasion didn't fight at his best. Quinn now improves to (2-1-1 1Ko). Hill loses for the first time in 5 (4-1).
In the show opener Glasgow's Hugh Gray (10st 5lb) won for the 2nd time as a professional as he ground out a (40-36) points win over a game Rhys Saunders (10st 1lbs). This was not an easy fight for prospect Gray as Cardiff's Saunders certainly came to fight. Gray's work rate was the deciding factor as whatever Saunders did, Gray did better. The Jab, straight right,left hook to the body was Gray's favourite combo. Referee Kenny Pringle as mentioned scored the fight (40-36). Gray in 2 fights has not lost a round on the officials cards. Saunders is now (0-2-1)
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