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Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Horowitz Draws with Williams

On May 14, Samuel Horowitz fought to a majority draw with Dwayne Williams at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana. This was only Horowitz's second fight that went the distance.

The judges' scores were 38-35 (Horowitz), 37-37 twice. This snaps Horowitz's four win streak. he is now 6-1-1 5 KOs. Williams was on a five fight losing streak, all against undefeated opponents. He is now 5-6-1 with two KOs.

Monday, May 30, 2016

Duer Wins at a New Weight

Carolina Duer defeated Vanesa del Valle Calderon last month at the Polideportivo Cooperativa Tortuguitas in Buenos Aires, Argentina by unanimous decision. This was a tune-up night for Duer after a nine month layoff.

Duer moved up in weight to fight as a featherweight. She weighed in at 122 pounds. This was the first time Duer fought an opponent with a losing record and a scheduled six rounder in six years.

Duer won with scores of 60-54 twice and the unusual mark of 60-54.5. Duer is now 18-3-1 with 5 KOs. Calderon falls to 5-10 with one KO.