27-year old former IBF Featherweight titlist Billy Dib (36-2, 21 KO) of Sydney, Australia, rebounded from his title loss to Evgeny Gradovich in March and lined himself up for a possible rematch on Friday night at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut, overcoming a pair of point deductions and a spirited effort from 33-year old Mike Oliver (25-4, 8 KO) of Hartford, Connecticut.
It was the first time Oliver has lost in his hometown and Oliver’s first loss by decision. Dib came into the bout one pound over the division limit at 127, Oliver at 124. The referee was Mike Ortega.
Oliver, who hadn’t fought since
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It was the first time Oliver has lost in his hometown and Oliver’s first loss by decision. Dib came into the bout one pound over the division limit at 127, Oliver at 124. The referee was Mike Ortega.
Oliver, who hadn’t fought since
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