(L-R) — Ο Steve Claggett & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by Manny “Mitts” Murillo / Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions)
LAS VEGAS (Απρίλιος 16, 2016) –
Former IBO World welterweight champion Chris “Η θερμότητα” Van Heerden put himself back into title contention position,
winning a 10-round majority decision over Steve “The Dragon” Claggett in this evening’s main event,
under the neon lights at the Κέντρο Λας Βέγκας Events Center(DLVEC)
outdoor venue.
Ο “Knockout Night at the D” σειρά,
which airs live on CBS Sports Network,
is presented by το D Λας Βέγκας and DLVEC), προωθείται από
Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and returns Σάββατο απόγευμα,
Μάιος 21.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KOs), fighting out of Santa Monica, California by way of South Africa, used his 3-inch height advantage against Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KOs), the Canadian champion from Calgary, Αλμπέρτα.
Neither fighter was hurt during the fight, in which there were continual back-and-forth exchanges of stinging combinations. Claggett battled to apply pressure in order to fight on the inside, while Van Heerden fought effectively from the outside.
The two evenly-matched welterweights patiently waited for the official announcement: 95-95 και 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
“I knew I won this fight, 120-τοις εκατό, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners απόψε because of it was so close and we entertained the crowd. Me and Claggett entertained the crowd…..we delivered. I’ve been through so much and the lord helped me get this win. I look forward to a rematch, but I want to move forward.”
Undefeated California junior middleweight Neeco “The Rooster” Macias (12-0, 6 KOs) had a lot to crow about in the 8-round co-feature against Limberth “El Gallito” Ponce, Jr.(10-3, 8 KOs). Macias thoroughly dominated the action, firing non-stop shots from every conceivable angle. His unrelenting pressure enabled Macias, whose come-forward approach made him an instant fan favorite, to control the fight from start to finish for a unanimous decision.
“I knew he was going to be the toughest fighter I’ve fought,” Macias said. “I give Ponce much respect. We wanted to give fans a good show.”
Baltimore welterweight Malik “Προμηθευτής πάγου” Hawkins (7-0, 6 KOs) έδωσε Errol “Spyda” Σίντνεϊ (6-2-2, 2 KOs) a beating, fully displaying his arsenal of punches, hurting his gutsy opponent on several occasions. Hawkins’ aggressive style early in the fight broke-down Sidney, who was nearly finished at the end of the fourth and fifth rounds. Hawkins trapped Sidney a neutral corner at the start of the sixth round and a powerful uppercut sent Sidney down to a knee. Sidney beat referee Jay Nady‘s count but the veteran official had seen enough and he halted the bout 1:02 into the sixth.
“We’re back,” Hawkins proclaimed after the bout. I’d give myself an 8 ½ this fight.”
Λας Βέγκας’ promising prospect Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO) outclassed Oregon junior lightweight Derek Barthemay (0-3) from the opening bell for a 4-round unanimous decision.
Flashy Las Vegas welterweight prospect Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (3-0, 2 KOs) constantly pounded the body of his tough Mexican opponent, Ιάσονας “Gibbor” Gavino (3-2, 2 KOs), for a 4-round shutout victory,
Λας Βέγκας’ Sal Lopez (2-0) dropped a game Ματ “The KO Kid” Murphy (0-2), a junior lightweight from St. Louis, in the opening round on his way to an impressive one-sided win by way of a unanimous 4-round decision.
Complete results and more pictures of main event below:
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Neeco Macias (12-0, 4 KOs), Palm Desert, Καλιφόρνια.
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Limberth Ponce, Jr. (10-3, 8 KOs), Rock Island, Ιλινόις
Welterweights
Chris Van Heerden (24-2-1, 12 KOs), Σάντα Μόνικα, Καλιφόρνια
WDEC10 (97-93, 97-93, 95-95)
Ο Steve Claggett (23-4, 16 KOs), Κάλγκαρι, Αλμπέρτα, Καναδάς
Malik Hawkins (7-0, 6 KOs), Βαλτιμόρη, Μέριλαντ
WTKO6 (1:02)
Errol Sidney, Jr. (6-2-2, 2 KOs), Νέα Ορλεάνη, Λουιζιάνα
Jeremy Nichols (3-0, 2 KOs), Λας Βέγκας, Νεβάδα
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-35)
Jason Gavino (3-2, 2 KOs), Τιχουάνα, Μεξικό
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO), Λας Βέγκας, Νεβάδα
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Derek Bartlemay (0-3), Σάλεμ, Όρεγκον
Sal Lopez (3-0, 0 KOs), Λας Βέγκας, Νεβάδα
WDEC (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)
Derick Bartlemay (0-3), Σάλεμ, Oreon
(L-R) – Chris Van Heerden & Ο Steve Claggett
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