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Results from Shootout at Texas Station
Friday, May 11, 2012 at
Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel
Presented by Warriors Boxing
by Tim Kudgis
alltimegreat.com
Both Willie Nelson (18-1-1) & Yudel Jhonson put on a performance of a lifetime in front of millions of viewers at home. Both warriors showed heart rising from the canvas, as well as being stunned numerous times. By the end of the 4th many observers Ringside did not believe it would go the distance. Nelson overcame a knockdown that would taken out most men in the 4th to impose his will throughout the fight. Jhonson had his moments but they were just not enough. The judges scored the fight 97-92 x 2 as well as 95-94 all in favor of Willie Nelson!
Undefeated Badou Jack (11-0) was in the fight of his life with previously undefeated Colombian Alexander Brand (17-1). Brand used awkward movement as his attack. He mimicked teammate and Middleweight Kingpin Sergio Martinez. Badou found success in the later rounds. The Judges had it a split decision in favor of Badou Jack with all score reading 77-75. ATG’s sorecards read 77-75 Jack via Frank Stea, 76-76 Draw via Tim Kudgis, and 77-75 Brand via Matt Bishop of BoxingTalk.com
After the fight Badou Jack had this to say “He’s awkward he didn’t want to fight. I had to press him hard to get to him. I will do better next time.”
Super Featherweight Prospect Rances Barthelemy remained undefeated with a unanimous decsion over the very game and rugged Robert Osiobe (11-5-4). Judges scored the fight 79-72 & 78-73 x 2 for your winner Rances Barthelemy!
Roberto Acevedo showed great hand speed and power to drop Martinez Porter in the second then landing a barrage of punches forcing the ref to step in at 2:19 of round two.
Cruiserweight Mitch Williams showed he was not a “Wild Thing” by using his heavy hands to administer punishment dropping the previously undefeated Carlos Gaytan (3-1-1) at the 1:20 mark of the 1st round.
Cuban Light Heavyweight Yunieski Gonzalez (8-0) destroyed the very overmatched Carlos Reyes (5-3-1) dropping him once before the ref called a halt to the action at the 1:39 mark of the 1st round.
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