(L-R) — Steve Claggett & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by Manny “Mitts” Murillo / Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions)
LAS VEGAS (Ապրիլ 16, 2016) –
Former IBO World welterweight champion Chris “The Heat” Van Heerden put himself back into title contention position,
winning a 10-round majority decision over Steve “Վիշապը” Claggett in this evening’s main event,
under the neon lights at the Կենտրոն Las Vegas Events կենտրոն(DLVEC)
outdoor venue.
The “Knockout Night at the D” շարք,
which airs live on CBS Sports Network, ներկայացնում են
որ D Las Vegas and DLVEC), նպաստել
Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and returns Շաբաթ երեկո,
Մայիս 21.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Նոկաուտով), fighting out of Santa Monica, California by way of South Africa, used his 3-inch height advantage against Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Նոկաուտով), the Canadian champion from Calgary, Alberta.
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 իսկ 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
“I knew I won this fight, 120-տոկոս, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners այսօր երեկոյան 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 Նոկաուտով) had a lot to crow about in the 8-round co-feature against Limberth “El Gallito” Ponce, Jr.(10-3, 8 Նոկաուտով). 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 “Բեվեռագնաց” Hawkins (7-0, 6 Նոկաուտով) տվել Errol “Spyda” Sidney (6-2-2, 2 Նոկաուտով) 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.”
Las Vegas’ 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 Նոկաուտով) constantly pounded the body of his tough Mexican opponent, Jason “Gibbor” Gavino (3-2, 2 Նոկաուտով), for a 4-round shutout victory,
Las Vegas’ Sal Lopez (2-0) dropped a game Matt “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 Նոկաուտով), Palm Desert, Կալիֆորնիայի.
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Limberth Ponce, Jr. (10-3, 8 Նոկաուտով), Rock Island, Illinois
WELTERWEIGHTS
Chris Van Heerden (24-2-1, 12 Նոկաուտով), Santa Monica, Կալիֆորնիայի
WDEC10 (97-93, 97-93, 95-95)
Steve Claggett (23-4, 16 Նոկաուտով), Calgary, Alberta, Կանադա
Malik Hawkins (7-0, 6 Նոկաուտով), Baltimore, Մերիլենդ
WTKO6 (1:02)
Errol Sidney, Jr. (6-2-2, 2 Նոկաուտով), New Orleans, Louisiana
Jeremy Nichols (3-0, 2 Նոկաուտով), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-35)
Jason Gavino (3-2, 2 Նոկաուտով), Tijuana, Մեքսիկա
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Derek Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oregon
Sal Lopez (3-0, 0 Նոկաուտով), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)
Derick Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oreon
(L-R) – Chris Van Heerden & Steve Claggett
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