Mateusz Masternak Stops Ali Ismailov in Five Rounds
By Ruslan Chikov, bokser.org
Urania Hall in Olsztyn, Poland - Talented cruiserweight Mateusz Masternak (22-0, 16 KOs) got one of his most impressive victories to date with a fifth round stoppage of Ali Ismailov (18-5-1, 13 KOs). Masternak retains the IBO Intercontinental title after the ringside doctor stopped the contest in the fifth. Ismailov had suffered what the doctor felt was a very bad cut.
In the clash of two undefeated fighters, Dariusz Sek (11-0-1, 4 KOs) won an eight round unanimous decision over Miguel Velozo (12-1-1, 4 KOs). The scores were 79:74, 79:75 and 79:74.
In a cruiserweight bout that went the four round distance, the first professional victory was picked up by Artur Kadłubek (1-3, 0 KOs). The 25-year-old from Bytom won a unanimous points decision over newcomer Oliver James (0-1, 0 KOs). The scores were 40:37, 39:37 and 39:37.
Middleweight Przemyslaw Opalach (1-0, 0 KOs) made his debut in the pro ranks, winning a four round unanimous decision over Adam Gawlik (0-15). The scores were 40:37, 40:36 and 39:37.
Super middleweight Michał Starbała (2-0, 0 KO) won a four round unanimous decision over Ruslan Rodivich (7-2, 7 KO). Starbale dominated the action with his speed and power. All three of the judges saw it 40:36.