QUICK RESULTS FROM THE HYATT IN MNPLS
Professional boxing returned to the Hyatt in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday night with the action being presented by Ignite Fights. Full report and details to come.
Main Event – Heavyweights, 6 Rounds
Colton Warner (6-1, 4 KO’s) of Pine City, MN defeated Tommy Matlon (2-2, 1 KO) of Columbia Heights, MN by first round TKO at 2:22 of the first round. Warner dropped Matlon three times before the opening round stoppage came. Matlon came out straight away and landed a hard left-right to the head of Warner which forced Warner to bring heavy punches of his own rather that box or feel the action out. Warner looked comfortable letting loose and seizing control with hard jabs and right hands. A left-right to the head dropped Matlon and showed off the one punch power Warner has. Matlon rose to his feet but was dropped again by another powerful right. A left to the head followed by a hurtful right to the ribs delivered by Warner dropped Matlon for what would be the third and final time as referee Mark Nelson had seen enough, stopping the fight at 2:22 of the opening round.
Warner, who entered the ring with a Santa Claus hat and all red told ring interviewer Caleb Truax that he was happy to turn up the pressure early and show off his explosiveness. Warner hopes to be back in action soon and says he’d like to be fighting every month or two if given the opportunity.
Co-Main Event – Light Heavyweights, 6 Rounds
Robert Calvin (3-0, 3 KO’s) of Davenport, Iowa defeated Corey Thompson (now 4-2, 3 KO’s) by TKO in round five. Referee Ludy Webster stopped the bout at 2:51 into the fifth. The exciting co main event was a back and forth slugfest with Calvin scoring a knockdown in the third and Thompson storming back. Calvin continued to pour the punches on with Thompson taking hard shots but firing back as the bout was stopped mid action in the fifth.
Middleweights, 4 Rounds
Gavin Hendrickson (2-2-1, 2 KO’s) of Richfield, MN and Brandon Jenkins (1-1-1, 1 KO) of Las Vegas, Nevada fought to a four round split draw. Scores were announced as 39-37 for Jenkins, 39-37 for Hendrickson, and 38-38.
Heavyweights, 5 Rounds
Terrence Walker (now 2-2, 2 KO’s) of Saint Paul, MN defeated Dennys Reyes (3-4-1, 1 KO) of Minneapolis, MN by five round unanimous decision. Scores read 50-45, 49-48, 48-47.
Super Middleweights, 4 Rounds
Ashkan Morvari (now 1-1, 1 KO) of Eagan, MN defeated Jeremy Castro (now 3-4-1) of Clinton, Iowa by first round TKO at 2:07.
Super Lightweights, 4 Rounds
Roman Cruz (now 1-1) of Grand Forks, ND defeated Ryan Dew (now 0-1) of Alexandria, MN by four round unanimous decision
The lightweight showdown between Roman Cruz and Ryan Dew which kicked off the show turned out to be an exciting, back and forth four round battle. The crowd pleasing bout saw Cruz walk away the winner and Dew also earning the respect of fans watching live and via live stream. Final scores read 40-36, 40-36, 39-37 for Cruz.
The shorter Cruz