(L-R) — Стив Claggett & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by Manny “Mitts” Murillo / Рой Ҷонс Jr. Boxing Promotions)
Лас Вегас (Апрел 16, 2016) –
Former IBO World welterweight champion Крис “Дар МБГ” Ван Heerden put himself back into title contention position,
winning a 10-round majority decision over Стив “The Dragon” Claggett in this evening’s main event,
under the neon lights at the Маркази Лас Вегас Маркази воқеаҳо(DLVEC)
outdoor venue.
The “Knockout Night at the D” силсила,
which airs live on CBS Шабакаи варзиш,
is presented by Дар D Лас Вегас and DLVEC), мусоидат тарафи
Рой Ҷонс Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and returns Шанбе шом,
Май 21.
Ван 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, Алберт.
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 ва 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
“I knew I won this fight, 120-фоиз, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners имшаб 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 Дӯзах “Iceman” Hawkins (7-0, 6 KOs) дод Errol “Spyda” Сидни (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.”
Лас Вегас’ 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, Jason “Gibbor” Gavino (3-2, 2 KOs), for a 4-round shutout victory,
Лас Вегас’ Sal Lopez (2-0) dropped a game Мат “The KO Kid” Murphy (0-2), a junior lightweight from St. Луис, 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, Калифорния.
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Limberth Ponce, Jr. (10-3, 8 KOs), Rock Island, Иллинойс
WELTERWEIGHTS
Chris Van Heerden (24-2-1, 12 KOs), Santa Моника, Калифорния
WDEC10 (97-93, 97-93, 95-95)
Стив Claggett (23-4, 16 KOs), Calgary, Алберт, Канада
Малик Hawkins (7-0, 6 KOs), Балтимор, Мэриленд
WTKO6 (1:02)
Errol Sidney, Jr. (6-2-2, 2 KOs), New Orleans, Луизиана
Jeremy Nichols (3-0, 2 KOs), Лас Вегас, Невада
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-35)
Jason Gavino (3-2, 2 KOs), Тихуана, Мексика
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO), Лас Вегас, Невада
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Derek Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oregon
Sal Lopez (3-0, 0 KOs), Лас Вегас, Невада
WDEC (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)
Derick Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oreon
(L-R) – Chris Van Heerden & Стив Claggett
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