Tag: boxing

Mosley v Avanesyan -Saturday, May 28, 2016

Venue- Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona

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In his American debut, Interim WBA Welterweight Champion David Avanesyan (22-1-1, 11KOs) strong-arms his way to victory against former three-time world champion, ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley (49-10-1, 41KOs). Mosley would flash combinations at times but it seemed his age caught up to him. Cornerman Roberto Duran could not breath life into the listless Mosley. The younger Avanesyan would land several crisp shots throughout the bout scoring when Mosley was inactive. Mosley in turn landed several low blows. Sugar landed a devastating low blow blasting Avanesyan square in the baby maker in round 10 which resulted in a point deduction. Avanesyan is now the WBA mandatory challenger for the winner of Porter v Thurman. Scores were 114-113, 117-110×2

Super Middleweight Shane ‘Legacy’ Mosley Jr. (7-1, 5KOs), won in a shaky performance against Ricardo Yong (5-8-2,4KOs). Mosley flashed brilliance at times but could not mount a defense against the ambidextrous, straight right of Yong. Mosley Jr. would rock Yong in round 6 but could not finish the job. Scores were: 57-57, 59-55, 58-56

In the opening bout, Cruiserweight bout, Dimar Ortuz (11-0-2, 8KOs) defeated Ricardo Campillo (9-10-1,7KOs). Campillo played the role of punching bag for most of the bout. Ortuz mercifully ended the bout 25 seconds into the 6th round.

Friday Night Fights: Miller vs. Guavas

Venue- Seneca Resort and Casino

When- Friday Night, May 27 at Seneca Resort and Casino in Niagara Falls, New York

Main Event

Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller (17-0-1, 15KOs) assaulted Nick Guivas (12-4-2, 9KOs) for over two rounds. Miller knocked Guivas down twice in the 1st round. He finished Guivas off in round two. Time was 1:26

 Co-Main Feature

Skender Halili (10-1, 10KOs) overcame two knockdowns in Round 2 to defeat Jason Thompson (5-12-4, 4KOs). In round 2, Thompson landed a left hook followed up by a right to head which snapped Halili’s head rendering his head legs useless. After recovering from the knockdown, Halili would receive a standing 8-count after being punched through the ropes. In a swift come from behind moment, Jackson landed a devastating right hand that sent Thompson down for the ten count. Time 2:59

Filipino boxing fans have another superstar to crown after Harmonito Dela Torre (18-0, 12KOs) schooled opponent Guillermo Sanchez (15-19-1, 6KOs) in an 8-count matchup. DeLa Torre seemed to underappreciate Sanchez’s southpaw power, allowing straight lefts to brutalize his right eye. While the up and comer has much work to do in terms of fighting southpaws. His performance Friday night will boost his popularity. Scores were: 76-76, 78-74, 77-75 Major Decision

Welterweight, Malik Hawkins (8-0 7KOs) makes easy work of opponent Lee Hall (11-24-3 7KOs) Hawkins would over-power his veteran opponent, assaulting Hall’s body with effective rights. The bout was called in round 5, when Hall took a knee indicating his surrender. Time was 1:02 in Round 5