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Ian Lord · 03-04-2006, 01:32 PM

20th - London, England.

Reigning Commonwealth middleweight champ Maurice Hope made the first defense of his title when he met mandatory challenger Ayub Kalule at the London Arena. Hope started well, taking the first couple of rounds comfortably. Kalules right eye began to swell in the first. This may have stung him into action as he came out for the third a different fighter, and took the next three rounds. At the beginning of the sixth Kaluel opened up a nasty gash above the left eye of the champion which prompted the ringside doctor to examine it. He indicated to the referee to stop the fight, which he did, much to the dismay of Hope, his corner, and all the fans in attendance. The end came at 23 seconds of the round. Hope left the ring in disgust as a joyful Kalule had the belt placed around his waist, although he did send a message of congratulations to the new champ later on. Kalule improves to 5-3-1 [3], whilst Hope drops to 3-3 [1].

It was a bad night for another Englishman, as Alan 'Boom Boom' Minter was outboxed, outworked, and outsmarted Sumbu Kalmbay from Italy by way of the Congo. He was also busted up, suffering bleeding above both eyes, swelling and a bloody nose to boot. Apart from the sixth he was never in the fight and lost unanimously by scores of 99-91, 99-91, and 98-93. Kalmbay moves to 11-0 [6], whilst Minter drops to 4-6 [2].

South African heavyweight Gerrie Coetzee scored a close, unanimous decision over eight against Marvin Camel. Camel started well and, in my eyes, won the first four, with Coetzee coming on strong later on and taking the last four in an eight rounder. All judges scored it 77-75 to Coetzee, who improves to 9-9 [3], whilst Camel drops to 2-7.

Journeyman heavyweight Trevor Berbick scored a win over Anthony Willis, stopping him in the fourth of a scheduled eight rounder. Willis was down in the third, and stopped in the next round after taking some serious punishment. The end came at the 2.51 mark, and Berbick moves to 5-9-1 [3], while Willis drops to 2-10-2 [1].

After a close opening round in a lightweight contest, Ernesto Espana came on strong and knocked Tirso Albia out at 1.18 of the fourth to improve to 1-1-1 [1]. Albia drops to 0-2-1.

Lightweight Claude Noel scored his first win as a pro, knocking out Freddy Cruz in the eighth and last round. Noel moves his pro ledger to 1-2 [1]. Cruz is now 0-3.

03-04-2006, 01:32 PM	#208 (permalink)
Ian Lord All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Coventry, England. Posts: 1,293	20th - London, England. Reigning Commonwealth middleweight champ Maurice Hope made the first defense of his title when he met mandatory challenger Ayub Kalule at the London Arena. Hope started well, taking the first couple of rounds comfortably. Kalules right eye began to swell in the first. This may have stung him into action as he came out for the third a different fighter, and took the next three rounds. At the beginning of the sixth Kaluel opened up a nasty gash above the left eye of the champion which prompted the ringside doctor to examine it. He indicated to the referee to stop the fight, which he did, much to the dismay of Hope, his corner, and all the fans in attendance. The end came at 23 seconds of the round. Hope left the ring in disgust as a joyful Kalule had the belt placed around his waist, although he did send a message of congratulations to the new champ later on. Kalule improves to 5-3-1 [3], whilst Hope drops to 3-3 [1]. It was a bad night for another Englishman, as Alan 'Boom Boom' Minter was outboxed, outworked, and outsmarted Sumbu Kalmbay from Italy by way of the Congo. He was also busted up, suffering bleeding above both eyes, swelling and a bloody nose to boot. Apart from the sixth he was never in the fight and lost unanimously by scores of 99-91, 99-91, and 98-93. Kalmbay moves to 11-0 [6], whilst Minter drops to 4-6 [2]. South African heavyweight Gerrie Coetzee scored a close, unanimous decision over eight against Marvin Camel. Camel started well and, in my eyes, won the first four, with Coetzee coming on strong later on and taking the last four in an eight rounder. All judges scored it 77-75 to Coetzee, who improves to 9-9 [3], whilst Camel drops to 2-7. Journeyman heavyweight Trevor Berbick scored a win over Anthony Willis, stopping him in the fourth of a scheduled eight rounder. Willis was down in the third, and stopped in the next round after taking some serious punishment. The end came at the 2.51 mark, and Berbick moves to 5-9-1 [3], while Willis drops to 2-10-2 [1]. After a close opening round in a lightweight contest, Ernesto Espana came on strong and knocked Tirso Albia out at 1.18 of the fourth to improve to 1-1-1 [1]. Albia drops to 0-2-1. Lightweight Claude Noel scored his first win as a pro, knocking out Freddy Cruz in the eighth and last round. Noel moves his pro ledger to 1-2 [1]. Cruz is now 0-3. __________________ Global Boxing Association No Holds Barred Universal Team Boxing Association Coventry Hitmen [Owner/GM/Coach]