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kenyan_cheena · 09-30-2005, 07:01 PM

THE WRIGLEY FIELD UNDERCARD

OPENING BOUT

Philadelphia's Curtis Sheppard was never troubled on his way to an easy unanimous decision victory over Englishman Charley Mitchell. Sheppard (27th seed in the 1st Defense tournament) lost a close unanimous decision on debut, while Mitchell (43rd seed) had managed an upset majority decision victory over the 19th seed Joe Choynski in his own debut.

Tonight, things would be very different for Mitchell, as Sheppard sent him to the canvas three times on his way to a 60-51(x2), 59-52 victory. Both fighters are 1-1.

PRELIMINARY 1

New York's John Lester Johnson improved his record to 2-0 with a unanimous decision victory over San Francisco's Joe Choynski. Both of Johnson's victories have been against fighters seeded higher than him, while Choynski, who fell to 0-2, has been defeated by two fighters seeded lower than him.

The Californian came charging out and dominated early in the first round, but Johnson sent him crashing to the canvas at the 2:14 mark. From that moment on, the 35th seeded New Yorker was in control, dropping Choynski (19th seed) for a second time in round four on his way to a 59-54, 58-55, 58-56 victory.

PRELIMINARY 2

Following on from his upset debut victory over Buffalo's Phil Muscato, Baltimore's Bert Whitehurst scored another win over a higher seeded fighter. This time, it was hometown favourite King Levinsky.

The 83rd seed in the World Championship tournament, Whitehurst has made a fantastic start to his career. His performance against Levinsky was simply superb. Despite showing some resistance in the middle rounds, the 51st-seeded Chicago native was never really in the bout, as Whitehurst overwhelmed him with aggression and power. The Baltimore native bookended his best efforts, with all three judges awarding him the first, second, fifth and sixth rounds. The final cards each read 59-56 in favour of Whitehurst.

The 6th seed in Group Fourteen, Whitehurst has been a great surprise and, at 2-0, he has created yet another situation (following on from Marciano-Slavin and Jeannette-Stander) where upcoming bouts between 1st and 6th seeds will be for the lead in the group.

Levinsky, disconsolate after putting on such a performance in his hometown, has fallen to 0-2.

SUPPORT BOUT

Upset by Bert Whitehurst on debut, Buffalo's Phil Muscato put up a much more convincing effort tonight as he took a majority decision victory over Portland's Amos Lincoln. Muscato (35th seed) was never troubled, landing 160 punches to 62 for a 59-55(x2), 57-57 decision. Lincoln had defeated Chicago's King Levinsky on debut, but with this loss to Muscato, he fell to 1-1.

CO-FEATURE

Louisville's Jimmy Ellis upped his record to 2-0 with a unanimous decision victory over Marty Monroe of Los Angeles. Ellis (19th seed in the World Championship tournament) had some big rounds, but despite this, Monroe was able to hang in there and going into the fifth, two judges had the fight all locked-up at 38-38. But Ellis was able to finish stronger, and each judge scored the bout 58-56 in his favour.

Like the top seed in the group Ernie Terrell, Ellis has been more-or-less untroubled in his opening two bouts. He stands five inches shorter than Terrell, but, like the 14th seed, he possesses a potent left jab. It appears certain that it will be a scientific battle, a chess match of sorts, when Terrell and Ellis clash in July.

09-30-2005, 07:01 PM	#251 (permalink)
kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,434	THE WRIGLEY FIELD UNDERCARD OPENING BOUT Philadelphia's Curtis Sheppard was never troubled on his way to an easy unanimous decision victory over Englishman Charley Mitchell. Sheppard (27th seed in the 1st Defense tournament) lost a close unanimous decision on debut, while Mitchell (43rd seed) had managed an upset majority decision victory over the 19th seed Joe Choynski in his own debut. Tonight, things would be very different for Mitchell, as Sheppard sent him to the canvas three times on his way to a 60-51(x2), 59-52 victory. Both fighters are 1-1. PRELIMINARY 1 New York's John Lester Johnson improved his record to 2-0 with a unanimous decision victory over San Francisco's Joe Choynski. Both of Johnson's victories have been against fighters seeded higher than him, while Choynski, who fell to 0-2, has been defeated by two fighters seeded lower than him. The Californian came charging out and dominated early in the first round, but Johnson sent him crashing to the canvas at the 2:14 mark. From that moment on, the 35th seeded New Yorker was in control, dropping Choynski (19th seed) for a second time in round four on his way to a 59-54, 58-55, 58-56 victory. PRELIMINARY 2 Following on from his upset debut victory over Buffalo's Phil Muscato, Baltimore's Bert Whitehurst scored another win over a higher seeded fighter. This time, it was hometown favourite King Levinsky. The 83rd seed in the World Championship tournament, Whitehurst has made a fantastic start to his career. His performance against Levinsky was simply superb. Despite showing some resistance in the middle rounds, the 51st-seeded Chicago native was never really in the bout, as Whitehurst overwhelmed him with aggression and power. The Baltimore native bookended his best efforts, with all three judges awarding him the first, second, fifth and sixth rounds. The final cards each read 59-56 in favour of Whitehurst. The 6th seed in Group Fourteen, Whitehurst has been a great surprise and, at 2-0, he has created yet another situation (following on from Marciano-Slavin and Jeannette-Stander) where upcoming bouts between 1st and 6th seeds will be for the lead in the group. Levinsky, disconsolate after putting on such a performance in his hometown, has fallen to 0-2. SUPPORT BOUT Upset by Bert Whitehurst on debut, Buffalo's Phil Muscato put up a much more convincing effort tonight as he took a majority decision victory over Portland's Amos Lincoln. Muscato (35th seed) was never troubled, landing 160 punches to 62 for a 59-55(x2), 57-57 decision. Lincoln had defeated Chicago's King Levinsky on debut, but with this loss to Muscato, he fell to 1-1. CO-FEATURE Louisville's Jimmy Ellis upped his record to 2-0 with a unanimous decision victory over Marty Monroe of Los Angeles. Ellis (19th seed in the World Championship tournament) had some big rounds, but despite this, Monroe was able to hang in there and going into the fifth, two judges had the fight all locked-up at 38-38. But Ellis was able to finish stronger, and each judge scored the bout 58-56 in his favour. Like the top seed in the group Ernie Terrell, Ellis has been more-or-less untroubled in his opening two bouts. He stands five inches shorter than Terrell, but, like the 14th seed, he possesses a potent left jab. It appears certain that it will be a scientific battle, a chess match of sorts, when Terrell and Ellis clash in July. __________________ The Heavyweight Boxing Federation The Heavyweight Boxing Federation: Tournament Group Standings The International Boxing League The International Boxing League: Tournament Group Standings MLB: 1958 and Beyond...