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In an impressive showing by Undisputed Productions
as well as the fighters in the ring, Atlanta played
host to a great night of action filled boxing at the
Tabernacle Theatre and on ESPN2's Friday Night Fights.
In front of a sell-out crowd, lightweight contender
Ebo "The X-treme Machine" Elder (20-1-0-12kos)
thrilled all in attendance my scoring a unanimous decision
over tough Mexican brawler Fernando Trejo (23-8-4 15kos).
Using lightning quick combinations Elder was able to
score early and build a solid lead against Trejo who
fought strong until the end. The loud, pro Elder crowd
apparently influenced the judges enough to award a decision
much too lopsided. Although it did appear that Elder
did do enough to win two of the three judges gave every
round to Elder leaving the Trejo corner, and true hardcore
fans in disbelief. Shortly after the decision was announced
Elder grabbed the microphone to graciously give thanks
to the crowd. He also asked that the crowd to acknowledge
Trejo for being such a great fighter, and showing true
sportsmanship.
After the fight Elder told Fightnews.com "I told
you that would be the toughest fight of my life",
and later said "he is the toughest fighter I have
ever faced....he was relentless".
In the co-main event highly touted Yusef Mack (17-0-2-10)
stepped up his competition by taking on true veteran
Donnell Wiggins (21-5-2 12kos) in a light-heavy weight
clash. Both fighters came-out feeling each other out
in round one as Mack was able to win the round by landing
a solid right hand as Wiggins struggled to counter.
Mack was able to create his own offence as he dictated
the pace. In round two Mack came out and after a few
exchanges landed a huge right hand that sent Wiggins
to the canvas for the night. Mack wins with-in 44 seconds
of round two.
Atlanta fighter Troylon Wilson (6-0-1 1ko) was able
to score a third round TKO over Rodney Freeman (5-2-0
3kos). In the first round both fighters appeared to
be cautious as the more aggressive Freeman pressed the
action as Wilson tried to time him coming in to counter
on the inside. As round two began Wilson began to put
some punches together and in the closing seconds landed
a perfect right hand that dropped Freeman. Referee James
Korb watched closely as Freeman was able to get to his
feet by the count of 8 to conclude the round. As Freeman's
corner took a close look at their fighter they determined
he was unfit to continue and asked that the fight be
stopped.
In other action Calvin Dixon (1-0-0) took on Brian
Norman (4-1-0 3kos) as two of Georgia's hopefuls looked
to put on a good show in front of their home town crowd.
The first round began with Norman attempting to land
hard blows as Dixon seemed content to block and counter
the attack. In the closing seconds of the round the
two combatants stepped toward each and clashed heads
viciously. Norman suffered a huge gash over his left
eye. The fight was stopped by referee George Chip with
the consultation of the ring doctor. The fight was declared
a no contest.
Tom Nguyen (3-0 1ko) was able to KO Anthony Henry (0-2)
with-in 30 seconds of round one as Henry appeared to
be content with making it an early night. Phillip Botha
scored a third round TKO over Jeremy Mickelson as the
two raw fighters threw wildly for most of the fight.
Botha wins his debut as Mickelson drops to 3-8-0 2kos.
Tyrese Hendrix (1-0-0) scored a unanimous four round
decision over formerly undefeated Jovan Jones who dropped
to 3-1-0 3kos.
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