The Whitesands Events Center in Plant City, Florida, witnessed an exciting night of boxing, featuring a mix of unanimous decisions, controversial outcomes, and stunning knockouts. The event showcased the skills and determination of rising stars in the boxing world, each bringing their unique style to the ring.
In the main event, WBA #14 super lightweight Batyrzhan Jukembayev (22-1, 16 KOs) showcased his prowess against Mohamed Mimoune (23-4, 4 KOs), earning a well-deserved ten-round unanimous decision. Jukembayev's performance was highlighted in the fourth round when he staggered Mimoune, paving the way for his victory with scores of 98-92, 98-92, and 99-91. This win solidifies Jukembayev's position as a formidable contender in the super lightweight division.
The lightweight division saw Kelvin Davis (11-0, 6 KOs), brother of Olympic medalist Keyshawn Davis, secure a controversial eight-round unanimous decision over journeyman Clarence Booth (21-9, 13 KOs). Despite Booth's aggressive approach, Davis's strategy of movement and holding, coupled with limited engagement, led to a victory that didn't sit well with the audience. Both fighters were penalized for wrestling, resulting in scores of 78-72, 79-71, 79-71, amidst boos from the fans.
The event also featured a clash of undefeated light heavyweights, where fan-favorite Najee Lopez (8-0, 7 KOs) faced off against Yildo Depestre (7-0, 5 KOs). Lopez demonstrated his power by dropping Depestre at the end of the first round and sealing his victory with a barrage of punches in the third round, ending the fight at 0:48. In the super featherweight division, Dominic Valle (8-0, 7 KOs) continued his unbeaten streak by stopping Jensel Lausa (11-2, 7 KOs) with a decisive body shot in the second round.
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