Bracero Decisions Buterbaugh, Hamer Crushes Nelson

By Mark Vester

At BB Kings in the heart of Times Square in New York City, welterweight prospect Gabriel Bracero (12-0, 1 KO) won an eight round decision over Terry Buterbaugh (6-4-1, 3 KOs). The scores were 79-71, 79-72 and 79-72. Bracero's fight replaced the injured Mark "TNT" Tucker.

Heavyweight prospect Tor Hamer (12-1, 9 KOs) demolished Terrel Nelson (8-11, 5 KOs) with three knockdowns before the fight was stopped in the first round. Hamer's first bout since suffering his first loss back in May to Kelvin Price on the Amir Khan-Paulie Malignaggi undercard.

Junior middleweight Denis Douglin (11-0, 7 KOs) stopped Orphius Waite (5-2-1, 3 KOs) in one round. Light heavyweight Isiah Thomas (8-0, 5 KOs) dominated Anthony Pietrantonio (6-7, 4 KOs) with three knockdowns on route to a six round decision. Steven Martinez (6-0, 6 KOs) stopped Cheyenne Ziegler (3-6-1, 2 KOs) in one.