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WBO #9 light middleweight Brian Rose, 28, got tested hard by rugged Bulgarian opponent Alexey Ribchev (14-7-1, 4 KOs) and escaped a close fight with an undeserved wide points win over ten non-title middleweight rounds at the Bolton Arena in Bolton, England. The sole score 99-93 didn't reflect an actual flow of an even collision, which was scored 95-95 by BoxingScene.
Rose enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2012, defending his British title thrice (and avenging his only pro loss to Max Maxwell with a wide UD) and also stopping former champion Vivian Harris in three. He added another sound name in ex-WBA beltholder Joachim Alcine in April. Ribchev, meanwhile, lost his last two in Eastern Europe, though his deceiving record told little of his natural ability. Showing his real skills, Ribchev, 30, a former Bulgarian national, pressed the action against taller but seemingly physically weaker Rose. The latter tried to utlizie his jab but Ribchev walked through it all fight long. However, the Bulgarian didn't hurt Rose at any time, and his defense wasn't at its best too. Nevertheless, both boxers engaged into an entertaining clash, which was finished hard by both parties. Rose is now 24-1-1, 7 KOs, but should re-consider his spot amongst the 154lb elite and train harder in order to succeed at a higher level. [Click Here To Read More]
Rose enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2012, defending his British title thrice (and avenging his only pro loss to Max Maxwell with a wide UD) and also stopping former champion Vivian Harris in three. He added another sound name in ex-WBA beltholder Joachim Alcine in April. Ribchev, meanwhile, lost his last two in Eastern Europe, though his deceiving record told little of his natural ability. Showing his real skills, Ribchev, 30, a former Bulgarian national, pressed the action against taller but seemingly physically weaker Rose. The latter tried to utlizie his jab but Ribchev walked through it all fight long. However, the Bulgarian didn't hurt Rose at any time, and his defense wasn't at its best too. Nevertheless, both boxers engaged into an entertaining clash, which was finished hard by both parties. Rose is now 24-1-1, 7 KOs, but should re-consider his spot amongst the 154lb elite and train harder in order to succeed at a higher level. [Click Here To Read More]
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