McEwen Wins Split Call Over Boone, LA Undercard Results
By Luis Sandoval
At Staples Center in California, Scotland’s Craig McEwan (16-0, 9KOs) who works out of the famous Wild Card Gym, remained undefeated as he took on tough journeyman Darnell Boone (16-11-2, 6KOs) of Youngstown, OH.
The fight provided for some great exchanges as both men had their moments throughout the fight. In the 7th round however, McEwan began to pour it on as he cornered Boone several times and unloaded a barrage of punches. In an exciting and crowd pleasing final 8th round, McEwan and Boone would let it all hang out as they gave as good as they got. Boone turned the round around with 2 hard punches that seemed to stun McEwan and the crowd roared. Booned waived in McEwan a few times and McEwan was more than happy to oblige as they did battle till the final bell. McEwan walked away with a split decision as scores read 77-75, 75-77 and 79-73.
In an exciting affair, New Jersey native Mike Perez (3-0, 2KOs) and Thomas Herrera (2-2-1) fought vigorously for 4 rounds. Herrera started off fast but was countered effectively by Perez who chose to remain in the pocket and wait for opportunities. However, Herrera was game and continued to press the action even after suffering a nasty cut. He gave Perez all he could handle but it was Perez who landed the cleaner harder shots. Late in the 4th and final round, Herrera staggered Perez at the bell but it wouldn’t be nearly enough as Perez won a unanimous
Cincinnati native Adrien Broner (10-0, 7KOs) put on an impressive performance as he disposed of Australia’s William Kickett (15-2, 5KOs) in 6 rounds. The fight started off slow but Broner’s speed advantage was evident from the very beginning as he consistently beat Kickett to the punch. In the 5th round, Broner landed a hard left hook that sent Kickett to the canvas for the first time. The 6th round wasn’t any better as Broner dominated and ended it in emphatic fashion as he dropped his opponent for a 2nd and final time with a hard left uppercut. With blood streaming from Kickett’s nose, the referee waived the fight off.
The night opened up with two journeymen doing battle as Sergio De La Torre (11-11-3, 1KO) and Jaime Orrantia (11-23-5, 3KOs) squared off. After 4 rounds, the fight was declared a majority draw as the scorecards read 39-37 and 38-38 twice.