In the main event, WBA Int’l and WBC Cont’l Americas Super Middle champion Christian Mbilli, 27-0 (23), #166 ¾ of Yaounde, Cameron and Pomic, Loire-Atlantique, France, knocked out Mark “Kid Dynamite” Heffron, 30-4-1 (24), #167 ¼, from Oldham, Lancashire, UK, at 0:40 of the first round of the scheduled 10 rounds.
In the first round, starting the round thirty seconds later, a left hook to Mbilla’s body and down Heffron counted out from referee Michael Griffin.
In a joint heavyweight bout, Arslanbek “Lion” Makhmudov, 19-1 (18), #263 ¾ of Russia and Montreal, Quebec, Canada, knocked out Miljan Rovcanin, 27-4 (18), #236 ¼ of Belgrade, SERBIA, at 2:32 of the second round of the scheduled 10 rounds.
In the first rounds at mid-range, Makhmudov’s wild punch almost broke Rovcanin, and referee Steve St-Germain counted to 8. Rovcanin fought well enough to make it to the bell.
In the second round, a punch to the chin by Makhmudov resulted in Rovcanin being counted out by referee St-Germain.
Mehmet Unal, 10-0 (8), #177 ½, TURK, Montreal, Quebec, CAN, retained Rodolfo “Cobrita” Gomez, Jr., 14-8-3 (10), #175 ¾, Nuevo Laredo, MEX, Laredo, Texas, at 2:17 of the fourth round of a scheduled 10 rounds.
In the first two rounds, it was Unal who led Gomez around the ring. In the third round, Unal landed a low blow and referee Martin Forest gave him a warning. Gomez did well on the court, hitting Unal at the bell.
In the fourth round, Unal brought Gomez to his feet with a left hook to the chin when referee Martin saw it was enough to stop him before his corner kick.
Alexandre “King Kong” Gaumont, 11-0 (7), #159 ½, middleweight of Gatineau, Quebec, CAN, won a disputed split decision over Santiago Fernandez, 8-1-1 (4), #159 ½, of Buenos Aires, ARG, over 8 rounds.
In the first round, Fernandez used an effective, powerful jab to win. In the second round, Gaumont came back well enough to win the round.
In the third and fourth rounds, the two started landing ponderous punches, with Fernandez bleeding from the nose in two close rounds, with Fernandez having the advantage.
In the final seconds of the fifth round, Fernandez put Gaumont in trouble at the bell. In the sixth round, Fernandez landed a pair of rights to the chin, rocking Gaumont in a close round.
In the seventh round, a shot to the chin by Fernandez sent Gaumont to the ropes. In the eighth and final round, the fight turned into a close affair, and by the end of the fight Fernandez looked to be the winner. When he lost, local fans were not elated that Gaumont got the nod.
Referee Steve St-Germain. Scores 78-74 each and 77-75 Gaumont. 78-74 Fernandez KH.
Welterweight Christopher Christopher “Machine Gun” Guerrero, 11-0 (6), No. 147 ½, of MEX, Montreal, CAN, stopped Kenny Larson, 7-2-1 (5), No. 148 ½, of Salem, MASS, at 2:16 of the first round of the planned 8 rounds.
In the first round, with a minute left, the taller Guerrero dropped Larson with a right to the chin and referee Alain Villenueva counted to 8. Guerrero followed right behind, dropping him with a left hook to the chin, forcing referee Villenueva to stop.
Wilkens Mathieu at super middleweight, 9-0 (6), #171, Montreal, CAN, stopped Przemysław Gorgon, 17-13-2 (6), #170 ¾, Jaworzno, POL, at 0:34 of the fourth round of the scheduled 8 rounds.
In the first rounds mid-range, 19-year-old Mathieu backed up, and as Gorgon went low, Mathieu landed a right uppercut to the chin, dropping him for an 8-count from referee Albert Padulo Jr.
In the second round, after a minute, Mathieu landed a pair of rights to the head, dropping Gorgon after an 8 count from referee Padulo. In the last minute, Mathieu landed a combination to the chin and down, and Gorgon got an 8 count from referee Padulo.
In the fourth round, starting in the seconds, Mathieu’s body shots knocked down Gorgon. Seconds later, a pair of rights from Mathieu to the chin and referee Padulo finally waved off the mismatch.
In the first three rounds, both of them were throwing bombs from the beginning, with Fendero having the advantage of being the aggressor and Mansilla counterattacking with the right hand.
In the fourth round, Mansilla had a good round until the final seconds when Fendero hurt him with a left to the body. In the fifth and sixth rounds, Fendero landed ponderous body shots in an attempt to stop, but the brave Mansilla rose to the challenge.
Judge Martin Forest. He won twice, 60-54 and 60-53.
Lightweight Jhon Orobio, 9-0 (8), #134 1⁄2, COL, Montreal, CAN defeated Alexix “The Warrior” Gabriel Camejo, 8-3-2 (1), #134 1⁄2, San Lorenzo, Sante Fe, ARG, for 4 rounds.
Former WBC strawweight champion Panya Pradrabsri (42-1, 27 KO) will challenge for another world title, moving up in weight to face Venezuelan Carlos Canizales (27-2-1, 19 KO) for the vacant WBC junior title junior flyweight belt.
Pradrabsri, rated No. 7 by The Ring at 105 pounds and also known by his nickname Petchmanee CPF, won the WBC strawweight title for the first time in 2020, dethroning long-reigning champion Chayaphon Moonsri (55-3, 19 KO). He successfully defended the title five times before losing it in October 2023 by unanimous decision to Japanese Yudai Shigeoka (9-1, 5 KO).
Since the loss, the 33-year-old Thai fighter has had three warm-up fights in the junior flyweight (108-pound) division, setting the stage for his upcoming showdown with Canizales. Pradrabsri, looking to regain his world champion status, will face stiff competition in the form of 31-year-old Canizales, currently rated No. 5 by The Ring at 108 pounds and a former WBA junior flyweight titleholder.
Canizales enjoys a good reputation after his victory over Ivan Garcia Balderas (12-3-1, 4 KO). Previously, the Venezuelan fought for the WBC 108-pound belt against Kenshiro Teraji (23-1, 14 KO), but lost by majority decision. Canizales also led to a draw with Japanese Ryoichi Taguchi (28-4-2, 12 KO) in a fight that took place at Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo.
The Pradrabsri-Canizales fight will take place in Thailand, although the exact date and place have not been confirmed yet. The fight is expected to take place in November as both fighters look to cement their place in the featherlight heavyweight division’s elite.
The 28-year-old has torn through the super bantamweight division over the past few years, winning British and European titles and scoring a string of electrifying knockouts that have improved his rankings in the IBF, WBC and WBA.
Outside the ring, Davies (16-0 (8 KO)) gained confidence and became one of the best communicators in British boxing. He was used to playing a leading role in the packed events of the Magnificent Seven at Queensberry.
It’s time for Davies to get the chance to prove he can host events on his own and become a headliner.
On November 2, at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, he will face the undefeated Shabaz Masoud 13:0 (4 KO).
Davies and Masoud were the only people on stage during Tuesday’s news conference opening the event. They stood in front of a giant stage promoting the fight and this opportunity seemed like a definite step up for the Donington man.
Davies knows his worth and appreciates the fact that he has been given the opportunity he has long wanted, but he always thinks about having to fight his way from the bottom in the sport. Instead of becoming complacent, he adopted an underdog mentality before fighting his elderly amateur rival.
“Most people don’t know, but it goes deeper than just fighting,” he said. “I don’t give a damn about the belt. The belt doesn’t matter. This is a fight I have to win. I sit with my back to the wall and I fucking love it. I’m ready to prove it. Liam Davies against the world. This is my motto now.”
The fight was scheduled to take place in July, but Davies contracted the virus and was forced to withdraw. Wanting to stay busy, Masoud stayed on the card and passed Marvin Solano, and a heated post-fight confrontation further increased the tension between the two.
Tuesday’s press conference was respectful, but Davies bristled when asked if he believed Masoud could test him, and dismissed the 27-year-old’s claim that he would not only win but make victory look uncomplicated.
“I don’t see it,” he said. “I fought every style. I am shown and checked on vital nights. I think he has the most vital test ahead of him. I have struggled with southpaws; punches; orthodox; awkwardness. I got through it quite comfortably. I don’t think Shabaz has ever fought someone like me as a professional.
“No one will ever have it uncomplicated with me. I know he believes he will win because we are fighters, right? We wouldn’t be here if we didn’t believe we would win, but he knows it won’t be uncomplicated. I hope so. I don’t expect it to be uncomplicated. I expect him to give his all and it will be a tough night.
“That’s what I’m preparing for, but don’t be surprised if it ends after a round or two because my punching power is ridiculous and I’m also a good boxer. I sparred with immense gloves and knocked down players. I can’t wait to get my little ones dressed and get to work.”
The skillful Masoud is talented but inconsistent, although he has beaten Davies twice in amateur competition. He spoke confidently that he was the more skillful fighter and believed his superior boxing IQ would play a significant role in deciding what happened when the first bell rang.
Davies believes his recent string of early victories has caused observers to overlook the boxing skills that led him to decision victories over the tricky Mark Leach and the threatening Ionut Baluta. He understands Masoud’s confidence, but insists he is the more well-rounded fighter and that his finishing ability will be decisive in the fight.
If he can top Masoud, Davies will be the main attraction for a while.
“He will believe it, and I wouldn’t want him to believe anything else,” he said of Masouda’s claims. “Of course I think I’m a better boxer and the fact is that I definitely punch harder. This won’t just be a boxing match. It’s a 12-round fight. We will argue. It’s the will and who wants it more sometimes. IQ is great, but you have to have a dog in you.
“I showed that I can put people together. I’m not the only one here, I’m cocky and people take it the wrong way. I’m just telling the truth. When I punch people, I can knock them out. Go and check my CV. It’s not that I’m conceited or trying to be arrogant, I’m just telling the truth. When I punch people, I can knock them out.
Women’s boxing is divided into 17 weight classes, from heavyweight to atomweight. The four main sanctioning bodies, the WBO, IBF, WBA and WBC, have champions in most divisions. To make it easier for boxing fans, below is a table showing the holders of each minor title and belt.
You can find a list of the best fighters regardless of weight class in the ESPN rankings per pound.
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