Boyd Melson showed all the heart, determination, and punching power in the toughest fight of his career tonight against Delen Parsley at BB King's Blues Club in New York, New York. After three total knockdowns, Parsley came away with a unanimous decision victory to remain undefeated. The judges' scores were 76-73, 76-73, and 75-74.
Melson started off quickly, not allowing the taller man to use his height advantage. In the second round, Boyd cranked up the pressure and had Parsley in trouble. But the Rainmaker faded and Parsley took control of the fight. That is, until the sixth, when Melson put Parsley on the canvas. In the incredible eighth and final round, both men were knocked down.
The promoter of the event, Lou Di Bella called the bout "a tremendous war" and added, "Both fighters should be proud." Boyd, who was 154.5 pounds for the fight, falls to 8-1 with four knockouts, but earned more respect for his performance in the ring tonight than he had in any of his eight victories. Parsley, who was 153.5, is now 7-0 with two KOs.
Melson will donate his purse from the fight to Justadollarplease.org and Team Fight To Walk.
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Carolina Duer vs. Milena Tronto
March 3, 2012
Anfiteatro Verónica
Buenos Aires, Argentina
WBO super flyweight championship
Duer: white skirt
Tronto: black trunks
Anfiteatro Verónica
Buenos Aires, Argentina
WBO super flyweight championship
Duer: white skirt
Tronto: black trunks
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Duer Defends Title
Carolina "The Turk" Duer defended her WBO super flyweight belt by stopping Milena Tronto in the second round in Buenos Aires, Argentina last night. Duer had her opponent down earlier in the round before referee Gustavo Tomas stepped in to halt the bout after Tronto received a wicked combination to the head and body.
Duer, of Argentina, raised her record to 11-3 and earned her fourth knockout. The Italian Tronto is now 6-2-1 with one KO.
Duer, of Argentina, raised her record to 11-3 and earned her fourth knockout. The Italian Tronto is now 6-2-1 with one KO.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Nakash in Cruiserweight Tournament?
Promoter Rodney Berman has set up an eight man cruiserweight tournament featuring predominantly African fighters. But Ran Nakash, a highly rated Israeli, could participate in the tournament.
Ron Jackson reports that Zack Mwekassa (12-2, 11 KOs) from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is the favorite, but if Nakash (26-1, 18 KOs) should be a participant, he would have a good shot at being the last man standing.
Nakash, who is coming off of a blowout unanimous decision victory over Derek Bryant in January garnered some buzz from The Ring last month. Michael Rosenthal mentioned that Nakash was considered for a possible top ten spot among world cruiserweights ironically on the strength of his only career loss, to Marco Huck last April. Ultimately, Nakash came up a little short.
Ron Jackson reports that Zack Mwekassa (12-2, 11 KOs) from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is the favorite, but if Nakash (26-1, 18 KOs) should be a participant, he would have a good shot at being the last man standing.
Nakash, who is coming off of a blowout unanimous decision victory over Derek Bryant in January garnered some buzz from The Ring last month. Michael Rosenthal mentioned that Nakash was considered for a possible top ten spot among world cruiserweights ironically on the strength of his only career loss, to Marco Huck last April. Ultimately, Nakash came up a little short.
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