Late results from Monticello, New York

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18/09/2019

Late results from Monticello, New York

Carlos Takam W10 Craig Lewis ... Over the weekend at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello, New York, the US debut of heavyweight Carlos Takam (now 37-5-1 28 KOs) was a success.  Takam defeated Detroit's Craig Lewis (14-4, 7 KOs).  The two went to battle from the opening bell. By round two, the 255-pound Takam took control, landing an overhand right.  However, Lewis stood tall, proving his ability to take a punch.  Takam continued his attack for the remaining eight rounds of the scheduled ten rounder, earning the unanimous decision victory by scores of 99-91 (twice)  and 96-94. A reisdent of France, Takam had this to say about his US debut, "I'm very happy to have made my first fight in the United States last Saturday.  It is a beautiful entrance.  It's a dream for me to box in the United States, in the the field of legends like Ali, Holyfield and Mike Tyson. Many thanks to my promoter Joe [DeGuardia], my team and all my fans around the world. US fans get ready for more exciting moments coming soon."
 
Anthony Laurano W8 Brian Jones... In the co-feature, Connecticut's "Action" Anthony Laureano (12-0, 4 KOs) lived up to his name by defeating Brian Jones (now 15-11, 9 KOs) of Texas.  The two junior welterweights had a feel-out round in the first, but it was all action for the remainder of the eight-round fight.  Early in the seventh, Laureano pounced on Jones with his signature body attack, but Jones would not back down, pinning Laureano against the ropes, as both men traded freely to close out the round. When the final bell rang, the crowd was on their feet and Laureano retained his unbeaten record with a hard-fought but clear victory. It was a unamimous decision by scores of 80-72 (twice) and 78-74.  Laureano said this about the incredible atmosphere at Resorts World Catskills, "It was Great to be back at Resort World Catskills. To win... at Catskills was truly amazing. The energy in the crowd was like no other. It has become my home and I can't wait to return."
 
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Massachusetts' Richie "Popeye The Sailor Man" Rivera (13-0, 10 KOs) went toe-to-toe with fellow slugger in Israel Duffus (Los Angeles, CA now 19-6 16KO's).  In the middle rounds of the scheduled cruiserweight eight rounder, both fighters began to open up, to the pleasure of the crowd.  Richie landed a strong overhand right in the sixth round. However, Duffus, would not go out quietly, attempting to force the action and stop Rivera. While the effort was a valiant one, Rivera controlled the action, and earninged the unanimous decision victory by scores of 80-72 (twice) and 78-74). Rivera had this to say about his victory, "I really enjoy the opportunity that Star Boxing has been giving me. I was able to show the crowd good boxing skills such as hit and dont get hit. I always like putting on a good show and I want to make my fans proud, but also to be a great representative to Star Boxing and Joe DeGuardia." 
 
Welterweight Boubacar Sylla (Cincinnati, OH now 11-0 with 7 KOs) took on Jermaine Corley (Mount Vernon, NY now 3-7 with 1 KO) in a six-round brawl. Sylla used his boxing skill and IQ to subdue the come-forward attack of Corley.  At the final bell, Sylla would remain undefeated, winning a split decision with two scores of 59-55 overruling a 58-56 tally for Corley.  
 
Hometown boxer Bryant Costello (Liberty, NY now 1-1 with 1 KO) took on Anthony Everette (Lawrence, MA now 1-8) in the junior middleweight division. Costello controlled the action, landing overhand rights at will, as well as solid combinations from the body to the head.  At 42 seconds of the third round, Costello landed a three-punch combination to the head of Everette, causing the referee to see enough, stopping the bout. 
 
The Catskills came alive with boxing once more in no small part to the action and the sold-out crowd that packed Resorts World Catskills. CEO of Star Boxing Joe DeGuardia said this: "It was a pleasure to be back at the Catskills and have another night of truly impressive fights.  To be able to not only continue the rebirth of boxing in the Catskills but do so with a top heavyweight contender in Carlos Takam, was a perfect match."   DeGuardia continued, "The crowd was electric, and truly showed that the love for our sport is still deeply engrained in Sullivan County and the Catskills, and we hope to be a part of this growth for many years to come." source for all results: star boxing