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Las Vegas (Decembro 18) – La “force” was with Cuban star and newly crowned lightweight world champion Rances Barthelemy (24-0, 13 KOs) as he won a 12-round unanimous decision over Russian southpaw Denis Shafikov (36-2-1, 19 KOs) in the headlining bout of the final Superegaj Boksaj #?ampiono (PBC) Sur Spike fight card of 2015. The four-fight telecast, which was supported by non-televised fights featuring some of Mayweather Promotions’ altiĝanta stelojn, took place at the Pearl at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Coming off of a luxury world tour, Floyd Mayweather returned stateside and sat ringside as promoter of tonight’s fights. The recently retired five-division world champion, who also learned today he was selected asSportoj Ilustris Batalanto de la Jaro, was animated and engaged through the final bell of the evening.
La ĉefa okazaĵo, which started off as a close toe-to-toe battle, ended in the Barthelemy’s favor as he swept the latter quarter of the bout. Shafikov controlled the beginning of the fight, staying in the pocket and throwing more powerful punches than Barthelemy as the Cuban had a difficult time adjusting to the significantly shorter, yet stronger, style of Shafikov.
The turning point of the fight occurred when a cut caused by a punch by Barthelemy opened up above Shafikov’s right eye in the eighth round. The blood began to poor furiously and referee Vic Drakulich called the ringside doctor over to inspect the cut. When the fight resumed, Barthelemy attacked the Russian’s eye and never let up for the remainder of the fight. He took advantage of the cut and coupled it with his height and reach advantage which led to a recipe for success as he is now a two-division world champion. The judges saw the bout 119-109 Kaj 116-112 Dufoje.
“There were moments where I was trapped into my style of fighting. It took me a minute to adjust to Shafikov’s style and exchange punches with him,” Said Barthelemy. “I’m really happy with the number of punches I was able to get off.
“I was really impressed with Shafiov’s warrior style. He never gave up even after getting hurt with punches that were affecting his fight. That really caught me by surprise and also that he was able to last the whole fight. The fact that he continued really says something about him as a fighter.”
“I’m not sure if I won the fight,” Said Shafikov. “I’m very disappointed and I want a rematch.”
The co-main event saw a bizarre ending to what was to be a cruiserweight elimination bout. Detroit southpawIsiah Thomas (15-0, 6 KOs) was winning the fight on all three judges’ scorecards through round three when Russian power-puncher Murat “Fero” Gassiev (22-0, 16 KOs) threw accidental late blows to Thomas’ head after the bell. The punches forced referee Jay Nady to make the tough call that the punches “diminished the value” of Thomas’ ability to continue. As the fight had not yet gone four rounds, unified rules state that the fight does not go to the scorecards, thus ruling it a no contest.
Chris Pearson (16-1 11 KOs), a promising super welterweight from Dayton, Ohio metis lian antaŭe undefeated rekordon sur la linio kontraŭ samranga unbeaten Eric Walker (12-0, 6 KOs) De Plaquemine, Luiziano en la dua televida vico. Walker eliris fortan, Superreganta la fruajn rondojn kontraŭ Pearson, Alia membro de la stalo altiĝi stelojn de Mayweather Antaŭenigoj. Wobbled Pearson persevered kaj provita turni la tajdon en ago-plenplenigita kvinan rondon kun serio de primaj pafoj.
La sepa rondo vidis ambaŭ batalantojn interŝanĝanta brutalan bombardon de stampiloj kulminanta kun rapida-paŝadita okan kaj finan rondon tiranta starantan ovacion de la amaso. La malfavorato Walker, Kiu elspezis 13 Jaroj en Dixon Correctional Instituto en Luiziano, Trafis unuaniman decidan venkon (79-71, 78-74, 80-72) Gajnanta la plej grandan batalon de lia vivo antaŭ ensorĉita nacian televidan spektantaron.
“Se vi kredas en Dio kaj laboro malfacile ĉe kio vi estas faranta, Vi estas iranta sukcesi,” Diris Walker. “Rigardi min nun.
“Mi rigardis liajn antaŭajn batalojn kaj sciis ke mia ĝusta mano estus tro da por li kaj ke mi povus alteriĝi ĝin anytime,” Daŭrita Walker. “Mia prepariteco estis vere la diferenco ĉi-nokte. Mi estis en granda formo kaj mi estis kapabla fidi sur ke kiam la iro akiris malfacile.”
Pearson estis seniluziigita en la decido kaj estis lasita deziranta rematch.
“Mi prenas mian ĉapelon de al li,” Dirita Pearson. “Liaj stampiloj estis krispaj kaj malfacile. Mi nur ne povus akiras daŭriganta ion ajn konsekvence. Mi pensis ĝin estis pli proksima ol la juĝistoj’ Poentokartoj kaj mi sendube deziras rematch tuj kiam ebla.”
En la komenca vico de la vespero, Unu el rapidaj leviĝaj steloj de bokso, Gervonta “La unu” Davis (14-0, 13 KOs) Ekstere de Baltimore metis lia undefeated rekordo sur la linio kontraŭ Meksiko-a Luis Sanchez (17-5-1, 5 KOs) in a lightweight clash.
Davis, a 21-year-old protégé of Mayweather, lived up to his reputation as a budding superstar scoring a hard-fought ninth round knockout victory. Sanchez showed his toughness and resiliency as he forced Davis to fight three rounds longer than any fight of his career.Davis showed his speed and power in the eighth round as he landed an uppercut to knock down his determined opponent. In the ninth round, he threw a massive left hand to finish Sanchez, sending Mayweather to his feet in celebration. “It felt great to fight all of these rounds and get the work in,” said Davis. “He’s a tough fighter and I learned a great deal tonight. It was a very good experience for me.
“I just listened to my corner and Floyd, took my time and broke him down. I want to fight again as soon as possible for a world title.”
Mayweather, who was very pleased with Davis’ performance, sees the young undefeated fighter’s future as bright.
“It’s always good to go out there and get the W,” Dirita Mayweather. “Li estas juna. He’s still learning. We’re looking forward to him being a world champion some day.”
Mayweather relished in the opportunity to promote one of the final fights of the year in his hometown of Las Vegas saying, “I’m so happy we were able to showcase on national television some of the talented fighters we have at Mayweather Promotions. Win or lose, I am proud of all of them.
“More importantly I want to wish everyone Happy Holidays and thank for them supporting me, Mayweather Promotions and The Money Team throughout all of these years. I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.”
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PBC on Spike was promoted by Mayweather Promotions and sponsored by Corona.
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