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Tosti · 10-10-2004, 05:55 AM

Paulie Ayala has secured a crack at Wilfredo Gomez's WBF Jr Featherweight crown. Ayala took a split decision points victory over Jeff Fenech in the Final Eliminator contest. The American will be hoping that Gomez can deal with a pending 'Regional Champion' nomination to the belt. It is unlikely that Ayala will be seen again before the bout and you can understand why. After his two contests against the Australian hardman he is entitled to 'put his feet up'. There were no knockdowns in the contest and Ayala did enough work to warrant the points decision. The upcoming bout may be Ayala's best chance to wear the crown for some time, the WBF has yet to decide whether or not to disband the weight class, and even if they decide to continue it there is likely to be a strong migration to the division from the surrounding weights.

The proposed fight could give Ayala the opportunity to avenge a tenth round cuts stoppage against Gomez for the vacant title. At the time Ayala was ahead on two of the judges scorecards.

10-10-2004, 05:55 AM	#21 (permalink)
Tosti Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London Posts: 6,445 Thanks: 75 Thanked 121x in 116 posts	Ayala lines up Gomez Paulie Ayala has secured a crack at Wilfredo Gomez's WBF Jr Featherweight crown. Ayala took a split decision points victory over Jeff Fenech in the Final Eliminator contest. The American will be hoping that Gomez can deal with a pending 'Regional Champion' nomination to the belt. It is unlikely that Ayala will be seen again before the bout and you can understand why. After his two contests against the Australian hardman he is entitled to 'put his feet up'. There were no knockdowns in the contest and Ayala did enough work to warrant the points decision. The upcoming bout may be Ayala's best chance to wear the crown for some time, the WBF has yet to decide whether or not to disband the weight class, and even if they decide to continue it there is likely to be a strong migration to the division from the surrounding weights. The proposed fight could give Ayala the opportunity to avenge a tenth round cuts stoppage against Gomez for the vacant title. At the time Ayala was ahead on two of the judges scorecards. Last edited by Tosti; 10-10-2004 at 06:07 AM.