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Romultiltus · 11-26-2006, 07:09 AM

Previously undefeated MW Elvin Ayala from New Haven lost his first bout. I had been hoping that there would eventually be a showdown against the other undefeated MW/SMW New Haven prospect Chad Dawson.

Outpoints Ayala over 10...

November 24, 2006
The Roxy, Boston, MA

Text: Shane Hennigan at Ringside.

Portland, Oregon's David Banks spent Thanksgiving Day traveling cross-country to take on New Haven, Connecticut middleweight prospect Elvin Ayala in the main event at The Roxy in Boston, Massachusetts on Friday.

Banks (12-1-1, 2 KOs) was a last minute replacement when veteran Freddy Cuevas was forced to withdraw three days before the fight due to an injury he sustained while training and subsequently retired. Banks apparently saved a good deal of his "Turkey Day" hunger for the ring, earning a split-decision victory over the previously unbeaten Ayala (16-1, 7 KOs).

Banks used a measured offense to score early over the Ayala. Ayala was never able to counter the superior timing and ring generalship of Banks.

Following the bout, a somber Ayala simply stated: "Tonight wasn't my night. But, hey, this is what I do. I'll be back, and hopefully he'll give me a rematch."

11-26-2006, 07:09 AM	#169 (permalink)
Romultiltus Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 11,698	MW - Elvin Ayala Previously undefeated MW Elvin Ayala from New Haven lost his first bout. I had been hoping that there would eventually be a showdown against the other undefeated MW/SMW New Haven prospect Chad Dawson. Outpoints Ayala over 10... November 24, 2006 The Roxy, Boston, MA Text: Shane Hennigan at Ringside. Portland, Oregon's David Banks spent Thanksgiving Day traveling cross-country to take on New Haven, Connecticut middleweight prospect Elvin Ayala in the main event at The Roxy in Boston, Massachusetts on Friday. Banks (12-1-1, 2 KOs) was a last minute replacement when veteran Freddy Cuevas was forced to withdraw three days before the fight due to an injury he sustained while training and subsequently retired. Banks apparently saved a good deal of his "Turkey Day" hunger for the ring, earning a split-decision victory over the previously unbeaten Ayala (16-1, 7 KOs). Banks used a measured offense to score early over the Ayala. Ayala was never able to counter the superior timing and ring generalship of Banks. Following the bout, a somber Ayala simply stated: "Tonight wasn't my night. But, hey, this is what I do. I'll be back, and hopefully he'll give me a rematch."