We both added two points as Wladimir Klitscko retained his WBA and IBF heavyweight titles with a five round demolition of Alex Leapai.
This one wasn't close and despite the advancing age of Klitschko (38),other than MAYBE the untested Deontay Wilder,I don't see anyone with the skills to threaten "Dr.Steelhammer" anytime soon...
Two points were picked up on Keith Thurman's stoppage of Julio Diaz when Diaz was unable to continue after the third round due to a rib injury.
Too bad this happened as Diaz buzzed Thurman in the third round and it might have interesting to see how Thurman reacted as the bout went on.
I have been vocal about my skepticism on Keith Thurman due to his style and his lack of prime competition and this bout didn't change my opinion that Keith Thurman is another Andre Berto in the making...
Two more point added as Lucas Matthysse stopped John Molina in the 11th round of what would be my pick for the fight of the year thus far.
Most (and us included) figured Matthysse would blow through Molina,but Molina dropped "the machine" twice,although one was a bogus one (hit on back of the head) and fought his heart out before succumbing.
Awesome fight,if you want to see knockdowns,blood,heart and action-Find this fight on YouTube!
We each added one point as Omar Figueroa retained his WBC Lightweight title by split decision over Jerry Belmontes.
I scored Belmontes a 115-113 winner,but would have had little problem with someone seeing Figueroa as the victor,but one judge posted a ridiculous 118-110 Figueroa nod......
We are all caught up on the challenge,look for Ramon and I to work on an upcoming six round staredown sometime this week....
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