Mansfield - February 22
With John Hogg
Ace Boxing Promotions (Angelo Di Carlo & Brian Kirwan) commenced year 2008 with an interesting mixture of 5 professional and 5 amateur bouts at the Mansfield Tavern.
8x3 – Former Australian junior-welter champ Mick Shaw (65.3) and Jason Kanofski (66.7) fought out a split draw on scoring of 76-76, 77-76, 75-78.
A hard fought bout and the draw decision was a satisfactory result since neither boxer established clear superiority.
Shaw boxed smartly to build up an early lead and Kanofski finished strongly to even up the points at the finish. The best round was the eighth with several toe to toe exchanges.
4x3 – Filipino Jurland Ceniza (59.75) impressed with a TKO2 (2:04) success over previously unbeaten Trent Wehrman (58.9).
Jurland hit sharply through the first before decking Wehrman with a right in the second. Stoppage came after a volley of punches had Trent struggling and his corner rescued him with the “towel”. RSC.
4x3 – Josh King (66.55) blitzed Matt Williams (65.85) who exited on RSC at the 1:05 mark of round one.
An early barrage from the ultra-aggressive King dropped Williams for a count and he was under severe pressure when the halt was called.
4x3 – Sam Bienke (77.3) recorded a first round stoppage win over Christopher Fox (77.7). RSC at 2:09.
Bienke hit too hard and accurately. A right sent Fox to the canvas for an eight count and he was floundering later when the referee used the “mercy rule”. Sam is now 2-0 with both wins inside the distance.
4x3 – Micah Rivetti (66) steadily outhit Steven Wijangco (65.05) and gained a 40-36, 40-36, 40-36 victory over four solid rounds.
Micah worked more consistently during each round and deserved to finish in the winner’s circle.
ABA Amateur results
4x2 – [54kg] – Nathan Di Carlo Wpts Eugene Keto (PNG)
4x2 – [75kg] – Trent Broadhurst Wpts Aaron Scully
4x2 – [48kg] – Jack Willy (PNG) Wpts David Pasani
4x2 – [75kg] – Sam Miller Wpts Matt Eckford
4x2 – [57kg] – Kane Kassells Wpts Francis Oakie (PNG)
Ipswich – March 1
Geoff Kanofski staged another successful program of one pro and 11 Global amateur contests before an enthusiastic crowd at the Leichhardt Parish Hall.
6x3 – Jason Kanofski (68.7) outhustled Korean southpaw Woo-Jun Lee (70) over six rugged rounds to take out a unanimous decision on scores of 60-54, 59-56, 59-55.
Jason had the superior workrate and better boxing skills to win clearly, however it was not easy. The lanky Korean carried more power in his punches and competed strongly right through the six rounds.
Woo-Jun is trained by John Wayne Parr on the Gold Coast and was making his boxing debut after four kickboxing fights. On this showing he should get more work in the boxing ranks.
Southport – March 7
The Southport RSL which is the home of boxing on the Gold Coast, hosted Jamie Myer’s latest promotion. As always the auditorium was comfortably full.
10x3 – Les Sherrington (75.35) made hard work of defending the Australian super-middleweight championship for the third time with an eighth round knockout of gritty challenger Charles Njock (75.35). Referee Cyril Cairns called the stoppage at 2:50 without counting when Njock crashed down for the second time in the session. Sherrington was ahead on the scoresheets – Adrian Cairns (70-64), Steve Marshall (69-64), Brad Vocale (69-64).
An untidy sort of performance by Les who can fight much better. He came out slugging from the start and dominated most of the first until walking into a short punch which deposited him on the deck for a knockdown.
Sherrington looked much better when he settled down and boxed for openings, but all too often he was overeager and sloppy. Njock fought strongly and gave a good account of himself until his resistance went to pieces in the eighth. A right produced the first knockdown and a further salvo of hits finished the contest.
A gruelling battle all through and a worthy contest for the title. Sherrington gained another champion’s belt under the ANBF revised policy of awarding one on a champion’s third successful defence.
Records: Sherrington improves to 19-4; Njock is 2-3-1.
6x3 – Robert Toomey (71.8) was too persistent and outscored Israel Kani (73.7) over six scrappy rounds. Scores: 60-55, 58-56, 58-56.
Toomey crowded Israel for the duration and scored with the more effective hits. Kani had a weight issue and never countered his opponent’s swarming and awkward style at any point.
6x3 – Former amateur champion Greg Eadie (62.1) returned after a long layoff to outpoint the pugnacious Jurland Ceniza (62.75) on scores of 59-55, 59-55, 60-54 in a high quality contest.
Although Eadie won most rounds it was emphatically a two sided fight in which both fought well. Punches flowed in nonstop exchanges with no clinching.
Eadie is not a knockout hitter, but he has every punch in the textbook together with an attractive style. The crowd gave him a good reception for the win.
6x3 – Hard-hitting James Chan (86.05) blasted out veteran Les Crow (87.25) in 2:10 of the first round.
Chan initially floored Les with a right hand and he climbed up on unsteady legs. A second knockdown followed and Crow was being hammered when the end was signalled.
4x3 – Punching dynamo James Giltrow (68.35) outmuscled Nick Themelakis (68) in a fierce battle to collect a 40-36, 40-36, 40-36 win on points. James was always busy, however Themelakis stood his ground to trade shots and refused to buckle. A real crowd-pleasing contest.
Once again we see a clear although not effortless win by the victor.
4x3 – A willing stoush between Lowen Hardy (63) and Paul Bryden (62.9) ended after one round with Paul retiring due to a rib injury.
Hardy won the only round with some solid hitting and looked the likely winner on that trend.
Caloundra _December 8
With John Hogg
Craig Hill promoted this show of two professional and several Global amateur bouts at the Arthur St Basketball Stadium before an enthusiastic crowd.
6x3 – Brian Fogarty (66.5) scored an upset win against the form guide by defeating local boxer Brad Crookey (65.55) on a split decision over six scrappy rounds. Scores: Alan Burford (58-56), Tony Kettlewell (59-54) Alan Moore (55-60)
Fogarty bustled his opponent all through and deserved his win mainly on superior work rate. Crookey landed the better hits but did not do enough in a listless performance put down to feeling unwell on the night.
From the outset Fogarty swarmed ahead and kept the punches coming from all angles leaving Crookey nonplussed. One knockdown, Crookey decked in round six.
4x3 – Chris Stewart (71.4) and Jason Ashwell (74.35) traded shots in a torrid battle won by Stewart on a TKO at 2:39 in round three. He dominated most exchanges to be ahead 20-17, 20-17, 20-17 at the finish.
Stewart has an aggressive style and hammered away at Ashwell until he folded in the third. Ashwell suffered one knockdown in round two and another in the third. RSC with Ashwell defenseless. Both boxers were making their pro debuts after amateur careers.
Townsville – December 9
6x3 - Fred Mundraby (55.95) D6 Emmanuel Micallef (54.85)
58-58, 57-57, 57-58
6x3 - Josh King (65.15) KO1 (1:23) Mhelvin Hernandez (65.2)
6x3 – Joel Casey (77.7) W6 Ryan Coppick (77.9)
60-54, 60-54, 59-55
4x2 – Barry Prior (115.15) W4 Justin Bayley (94.7)
39-36, 39-36, 39-36
Ipswich – December 15
Quite a good crowd rolled up to the Leichardt Parish Hall for this pro-am organised by Geoff Kanofski. Only one pro contest was fought.
6x3 – Jason Kanofiski (67.25) outpointed Micah Rivetti (71.25) in a vigorous contest with judges scoring 59-54, 59-55, 60-54.
Jason punched away steadily and outhit late substitute Rivetti in every round to notch a handy victory.
Gritty effort from Rivetti who saved the show by taking the match on a few days notice to help the promoter.
Brisbane - November 23
With John Hogg
The Builders Labourers Federation (Qld) repeated their successful charity night of last year with this “Fight for a Cause #2” show at the Brisbane Convention Centre to raise funds for cancer research. Angelo Di Carlo matched the four pro bouts and there were also four Muay Thai fights.
6x3 – Australian featherweight champion Matt Powell (58.1) gave Kane Buckley (57.7) a thorough trouncing over six brisk rounds to win easily on scores of 60-55, 60-54, 60-54.
From the first bell until the last, Buckley was outboxed and outfought, however he gamed it out and had the satisfaction of lasting the distance. Powell punched sharply and made a good impression.
6x3 – In a clash of reigning Qld champions, Les Piper (73.1) had to fight hard to record a 59-56, 58-57, 59-55 win over George Livaditis (73.25).
A gruelling battle, with Piper claiming the victory with a better workrate and more consistent hitting. George hurt Piper several times but lacked the hitting potency to produce a knockout. Most rounds were closely fought in what was the best fight of the night.
6x3 – Holder of the Australian lightweight title Lenny Zappavigna (66.1) added another win to his record with a TKO4 win over Ariel Omongos (64.85). RSC at 2:03.
Lenny lead 30-27, 30-27, 30-27 after dominating from the outset. He pressured through the first two rounds without doing any damage. A head clash in the third left Zappavigna with a wound over the left eye. Body punches broke up Omongos in the third. Right hands dropped Ariel twice in the fourth and he was on shaky legs when the end was called.
4x3 – Newcomer Sam Bienke (77.15) made a winning debut by halting Terry Lambert (76.8) after 1:18 had elapsed of round two. Sam won the first round 10-9 in the eyes of all three judges.
A left/right combo decked Lambert in the second and the stoppage came on the next knockdown. Bienke looks a useful addition to the pro ranks.
Southport RSL Club - November
With John Hogg
Boxing activity in Queensland has been somewhat stalled for the past two months, so it was welcome relief to finally see some action with this Jamie Myer show at Southport RSL Club. Foxtel were there with their cameras.
10x3 – The Australian heavyweight championship changed hands when Bob Mirovic (118.4) halted defending champion Colin Wilson (118.7) in 2:24 of round eight. The third knockdown of Wilson in that round triggered an automatic stoppage under the “3 knockdown” rule.
Mirovic dominated most of the exchanges to lead on the assessments of all three judges – Wally Lewis (70-62), Cyril Cairns (67-64), Adrian Cairns (69-63). Referee: Steve Marshall.
A typical bruising battle between heavyweights with the fitter and more persistent Mirovic gradually sapping the resistance out of his opponent. The two veterans have now met on five occasions with Bob winning each time.
Big Bob edged the first two rounds with Wilson not doing enough. Colin landed three of four blows in foul territory late in the third, but suffered no penalty. Mirovic’s round on points.
Wilson was twice penalized in the fourth for hits which strayed below the beltline and Mirovic landed more scorers. The challenger also outworked the champion through rounds five and six. A left to the head in the seventh stunned Mirovic, however Wilson was unable to follow up the advantage.
Body punches broke Wilson apart in round eight. He sank down for the third time against the ropes after Mirovic drove home a left to the side.
At the age of 41, Bob Mirovic for the third time, is Australian heavy champion and he becomes only the third boxer after Bill Doherty and Ron Richards to perform that feat.
Records: Mirovic is 29-19-2; Wilson drops to 33-22-1 ND.
8x3 – The lethal hitting of Lance Gostelow (63.9) gained him a third round knockout win over Junmar Dulog (63.05). Ending came at 2:16 with Dulog failing to beat the “10” count.
Not much action through the first two rounds with the boxers sparring for openings. Lance found the target in the third to floor Junmar twice. Gostelow ahead 20-18 on all cards.
8x3 – Israel Kani (76.1) boxed along to a clear 77-75, 78-74, 79-73 decision over William Hadlow (75.3) to become Qld super-middle champ. Hardly exciting to watch. For most of the contest Israel seemed to have the fight under control.
William plugged away gamely but was being outboxed and he lacked the power of punch to score a knockout. Kani boxed well within himself and made no attempt to force an early ending. Israel injured his right hand in the early stages which probably explains his lack of hitting venom.
8x3 – Les Piper (76.25) won the vacant Qld light-heavyweight title by stopping Nicholas Savidis Jr (77.9) at 2:05 into round three. RSC with Savidis not fighting back. Scores read 19-19, 20-18, 20-18 with Piper ahead.
Piper seized control from the first bell and hammered away until young Savidis wilted under the pressure. At no stage was Savidis allowed to settle down.
During rounds one and two, Piper crowded his opponent and landed freely with lefts and rights. A left hook started Nicholas on the road to defeat and a pounding series of punches forced the referee to intervene.
Good performance from Les who has been sidelined for several months after a serious motor cycle accident.
4x3 – Trent Wehrman (58.4) was a TKO2 winner over Chris Smith (58.6). RSC at 1:28.
Wehrman edged a scrappy first round. Smith was pained by a body punch in the second and indicated to the referee that he did not wish to continue.
4x2 – Col McIlwaine Jr (94.3) knocked out Tyrone Withers (99) with a barrage of head shots in 1:00 of round three. Points after two rounds were 19-19, 19-19, 20-18 Withers.
The boxers slogged away enthusiastically in the first two rounds with little between them. McIlwaine decked Withers initially with a right to the head and then put him out of action with several rights. There was no need for a count on the second knockdown.
Mudjimba - August 25
With John Hogg
Jamie Myer expanded his boxing operations into new territory with this show at Twin Waters Resort on the Sunshine Coast, north of Brisbane.
Much needed rain which produced local flooding didn’t deter a sizeable crowd from rolling up to view the three pro and four amateur contests on the bill. Future promotions are likely at this venue.
10x2 – Israel Kani (75.2) boxed along to a unanimous points win over Thai import Yodchainoi Sor Samakkee (75.6) on the scoring of Alan Moore (98-93), Phil Austin (100-89), Allan Burford (99-90).
The taller and faster Kani steadily built up a winning lead during the early rounds and then made some effort to force a stoppage through rounds nine and ten.
Yodchainoi landed a couple of solid hits in round one which signalled to Israel that no risks should be taken. The Thai gamely trundled forwards but his workrate was poor and punching inaccurate. A knockout was his only hope.
One knockdown – Yodchainoi down in round ten and he was hard pressed to survive until the bell. The doctor inspected an ugly swelling under the visitor’s right eye following round seven.
Israel took his record to 7-1-1.
6x3 – Robert Toomey (68.6) fought mainly from a southpaw stance to record a narrow 58-56, 58-56, 58-56 points win over Andrew Gosden (67).
Not much in it and hardly exciting to watch as Toomey repeatedly moved away and picked off the oncoming Gosden. At no stage was Andrew able to pin down his shifty opponent long enough to produce any damage.
Toomey had a definite battle plan and never changed tactics. It’s the second time that Toomey has beaten Gosden on points.
4x3 – Former amateur Trent Wehrman (61.4) pounded Michael Thaiday (64.6) into submission at 2:17 into round two.
Thaiday fought vigorously in the first but a series of body shots in the second made him lose interest in continuing. RSC.
Wehrman moves well and is a welcome addition into the depleted prelim ranks of the professionals.
Red Hill - September 7
With John Hogg
A sellout crowd packed the Broncos Leagues Club for this promotion by Angelo Di Carlo. Five professional and five amateur bouts made up the program.
6x3 – Nathan Briggs (110.3) knocked out Richard Tutaki (119) with a powerful right to the body in 2:24 of round two. The finishing hit sent Tutaki to one knee where he stayed to hear the fatal “10”count.
Briggs dominated the bruising action from the outset and met only token resistance from the Kiwi. All judges scored Nathan the first round 10-9.
The fight was a useful tuneup for Briggs who is currently scheduled to contest the OPBF championship against Alex Leapai in Brisbane on 30 November.
6x3 – Ariel Omongos (66.4) scored a shock fifth round TKO win over the previously unbeaten Jason Kanofski (67.05). RSC at 2:04. The Filipino was narrowly ahead 37-36, 38-38, 38-37 after a see-sawing contest which produced five knockdowns.
Kanofski was decked four times – once in rounds one and three; twice in the fifth. Ariel took a count in the third.
Jason boxed without any sting through the early rounds and it took the knockdown in the third to bring him to life. After edging the fourth he came apart in round five.
A right to the head sent Kanofski down in the fifth and a following barrage generated a further knockdown and the ending.
4x3 – Alex Leapai (108.25) hammered out a stoppage win over the stocky Tyson Ofisa (98) who retired in his corner after round two with an injured shoulder. Alex won the first two rounds with scores of 20-19, 20-18, 20-18.
Ofisa – full name Ofa Ki Bouvalu Uluakiahoia – slugged it out with the hard-hitting Leapai, although clearly outgunned. After two rounds of plucky resistance Ofisa wisely accepted defeat.
Leapai is tough and hits solidly, however fitness and workrate seem to be problems.
6x2 – After an outstanding contest, Angela Parr (62.1) won a split verdict over Nive Moefaauo (61.6) on scores of 58-57, 59-56, 56-58. By any yardstick this was a terrific fight and easily the best of the night.
The aggressive Moefaauo attacked relentlessly from the first bell and it was only when she started to tire over the last two rounds that Parr went to the lead. Nive possesses good punch variety and power.
Once again a boxer versus fighter matching produced an exciting bout. Angela was the superior boxer and her persistent left jab scored many points. Moefaauo stormed after her opponent in every round, but had to absorb stern counters from Parr.
The promoter, Angelo Di Carlo, jumped into the ring afterwards to announce that both competitors would receive a substantial bonus for their efforts and also the offer of a return for the Australian title.
4x3 – Paul Bryden (63.5) was too good for newcomer Matthew Prince (62.3) who was defenceless against right hands and eventually rescued from further punishment 1:18 into round two.
Prince was floored once in the first and twice in round two before the “Mercy rule” was applied. Paul had lost his first three pro bouts and it was pleasing to see him finally notch up a win.
ABA Amateur Results:
4x2 – Nathan Di Carlo Wpts Dayne Williams
4x2 – Trent Broadhurst Wpts Nathan Carroll
4x2 – Corey McConnell RTD1 Matthew Garlett
4x2 – Aaron Russell Wpts Steve Lovett
4x2 – Brendon Wilson Wpts Joel Hutchinson
Broadbeach - June 27
With John Hogg
The Gold Coast Entertainment Centre was the site for Anthony Mundine’s first defence in his second reign as WBA Super-Middleweight champion. A sizeable crowd viewed the card of nine bouts.
12x3 – Anthony Mundine (75.5) successfully defended his WBA Super-middle title against a much tougher than expected challenge by Pablo Zamora Nievas (75.9) who hails from Argentina. Scores: Pinit Prayadsab (119-107), Takeo Harada (119-108), Byung-Ki Kim (120-108). Referee was Raul Caiz from USA.
This was an excellent and worthy championship fight. Mundine was a clear winner but could never relax and it was not an easy victory. Mundine took the first four rounds comfortably using a stinging left jab and generally outboxing his pugnacious opponent. Nievas looked more than capable and tried to corner the champion. A flashing right decked Nievas momentarily in round three.
Round five was full of action with Nievas having some success in trapping Mundine against the ropes and raining blows. Mundine fired back at the bell to end a terrific round.
Mundine pumelled Nievas throughout the sixth and shook him several times, with the doctor called in to assess the challenger’s condition after the bell.
The final six rounds showed Mundine using his superior skills to outbox Nievas who kept hustling forward in the hope of landing a decisive punch. Pablo landed some solid scoring hits in the bristling exchanges but Mundine was much too fast for him.
Records: Mundine improves to 29-3; Nievas is 17-2-1.
6x3 – Solomon Haumono (107.35) pulverized Fiji heavy champion Mosese Kavika (107.35) who didn’t complain when the referee called it off after 2:35 of round one. Mosese was down twice before the finish.
6x3 – Daniel Baff (81.75) hit too hard for Fijian Paula Tuilau (81.5) with the 3–knockdown rule bringing an automatic stoppage 1:58 into round two. Paula tried hard but Daniel was never troubled.
6x2 – In a quality matching between two of our most promising cruiser-weights, Jamie Withers (89.7) outpointed Anthony McCracken (88.55) on scores of 58-56, 59-55, 60-53.
Withers used an effective jab to rattle up points and scored a knockdown in the second with a right to the head. McCracken rallied well but found his opponent a little too smart. Good contest.
4x3 – Peter Mitrevski Jnr (75.95) was a TKO2 winner over the hapless Clinton Simmonds (68.45). RSC at 1:29 after two knockdowns.
Clinton tried a blatant head butt in the first and complained vociferously at the stoppage.
4x3 – Peter Kazzi (78.05) beat Colin Hunia (84.2) on points scores of 39-37, 40-36, 40-37 but the veteran Kiwi made him fight hard for the win. Hunia fought resolutely in what was a competitive stoush.
4x3 – Former Australian bantam champ Emmett Gazzard (55.25) outpunched Kartu Arang (54.85) over four willing rounds to receive a unanimous decision. Scores: 40-37, 40-36, 40-36.
Emmett won clearly enough but Kartu contributed to what was a hard fought affair and a real relief after the first two bouts on the bill had ended in the first round.
4x3 – Australian lightweight champ Lenny Zappavigna (61.9) destroyed Steven Storic (61.2) who was rendered defenceless after 1:26 of the first round.
Storic was totally overpowered and barely landed a punch in the face of the barrage coming his way. Two knockdowns before the end arrived.
4x3 – Lance Gostellow (63.75) kayoed normally tough Filipino Rolando Gerongo (62.9) with an explosive right hand 1:57 into round one. A challenge by Lance for the Australian junior-welter title is long overdue.
Mansfield - June 8
With John Hogg
The Mansfied Tavern auditorium was comfortably full for this Foxtel show put together by Angelo Di Carlo. The quality of the matches was top rate.
12x3 – IBF Pan Pacific lightweight champion Ranee Ganoy (61) retained his title by pounding out a wide-margin points decision over game challenger Joey De Ricardo (60.7) from Indonesia. Wally Lewis (118–110). Adrian Cairns (120-108) & Derek Milham (120-107) did the scoring, whilst Cyril Cairns was referee.
Ganoy won as clearly as the scores indicate, however De Ricardo fought back determinedly throughout to keep the contest interesting. The strong and hard-hitting Ganoy kept up a steady pace to grind out his win but only in round seven did he look like adding to his knockout record. De Ricardo survived the onslaught and rallied well through the late rounds.
De Ricardo strung together some sharp combinations but his punch power lacked the sting to trouble the tough Filipino. Overall a good solid sort of contest although the rounds tended to be repetitive.
Records: Ganoy improves to 23-10-2; De Ricardo is 30-3-3.
6x3 – Clean scoring hits were a rarity in the ugly, brawling bout between Sonni Michael Angelo (76.05) and Sean Connell (76.7) won by Sonni on a Technical Decision after 2:54 of round six. Scores: 48-46, 49-45, 45-49.
Connell at least tried to produce a boxing match, but could not hold off the barging and wrestling Michael Angelo. It is very difficult to score such fights. If there was a set minimum of scoring punches to be landed before a round could be awarded to either contestant, then most rounds could have been assessed as even.
A head clash in the sixth left Connell’s face streaming blood and the doctor had no hesitation in ordering a halt. In Michael Angelo’s last two contests, against Les Sherrington and now Sean Connell, both opponents have ended up with severe head wounds and Sonni must wear much of the blame. He needs to rethink his style as it invites disqualification. The referee penalised Sonni one point in round three.
6x3 – Tyrone Tongia (69.8) was good value for his 59-55, 59-55, 59-55 points win over durable Filipino boxer Ramillo Caballes (69.7).
Tyrone landed some eye-catching flurries but tended to loaf at times and Caballes made him pay with sturdy counters.
There were some brisk exchanges in what was a hard fought contest. The winner has plenty of crowd support and could be a drawcard of the future.
8x3 – Michael Pechey (112) gained the vacant Qld heavyweight title by hammering Greg Tomlinson (98.3) into TKO defeat at 2:07 of the third round.
Tomlinson worked busily to take the first round but a slashing left hook from Pechey decked him in the second and he never got back into the fight.
The third round saw Pechey bombing away with the big guns and referee Milham called it off with Tomlinson well beaten. Pechey led 19-18 on all three cards. A real clash of veterans – Pechey is 38; Tomlinson turns 41 later this year. Exciting while it lasted.
6x3 – Nathan Briggs (111.8) once again injured his troublesome right hand and relied mainly on his left to outbox willing gamester Hiriwa Te Rangi (117.2) before the one-sided affair came to a halt 2:01 into the fifth. Nathan wins a TKO.
The judges awarded Nathan every round in arriving at 40-36 scores. Hiriwa plodded forwards looking threatening but had trouble landing effective punches and Briggs boxed him off with a spearing left hand. Te Rangi was going nowhere when the referee applied the mercy rule.
6x3 – Jason Kanofski (66.2) and newcomer Aaron Bartley (66.1) fought out a crowd-pleasing DRAW in an exceptionally good contest. Scores; 57-57, 58-56, 56-58.
The aggressive Bartley built up an early lead but Kanofski produced a sustained body attack in the fourth which levelled up the points and had Aaron struggling.
Bartley regrouped over the two succeeding rounds which featured toe-to-toe exchanges of punches. Neither deserved to lose which made the draw a perfect verdict.
4x3 – Graham Foley (63.1) knocked out Paul Bryden (63.1) with a right to the head in 2:46 of the second. A willing battle.
Bryden wobbled Foley more than once and looked a likely winner until Foley uncorked the finishing blow in the second. |
