At Fitzgerald’s Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi, USA, the former Ukrainian Olympian and World Series of Boxing veteran, Sergiy Derevyanchenko (10-0, 8 KOโs), squared off with the largely unknown but unbeaten Jamaica-native, Kemahl Russell (10-1, 8 KOโs), in what was slated to be a 10-rounder.
Russell surprised in the early going by staying patient and working behind a long jab. He even landed a right hand from time to time.
As the rounds passed, the aptly named, โTechnicianโ began to become just that, working behind a precisely calculated left that found Russell increasingly. Derevyanchenko, per usual, mixed in a variety of head and body blows, too. In the 5th the 31-year-old former amateur standout found his rhythm and connected with regularity. A right hand to Russellโs skull wobbled him and Derevyanchenko made sure that any notion of a comeback was quelled, tossing combination after combination.
Referee Bill Clancy got between the men at the 1:06 mark, granting Derevyanchenko his fourth straight stoppage.
Of all the interesting middleweight newcomers, Derevyanchenko might be the best.
Ahmed Elbiali (15-0, 12 KOโs) rolled right over Jackson Junior (20-9, 18 KOโs) in less than a roundโs time, coming out aggressively and showing no tentativeness after a long layoff from a hurt left hand. The Egyptian transplant landed a right hand over Juniorโs left that put him down but saw him beat the count, although barely, and on unsteady legs. The referee rightfully halted it.
A fighter just a few states east of Mississippi in Justin Pauldo (9-1, 4 KOโs) showed that he was clearly better than game veteran, Justin Savi (29-11-2, 18 KOโs). The first round was close and Savi showed he understood the game and was not there to lay down. However, Pauldo was simply too sharp, showing quick hands and a little creativity.
Pauldo earned a clear-cut decision.
Jamontay Clark (11-0, 7 KOโs) TKOโd Gaku Takahashi (15-7-1, 7 KOโs) in the 7th.
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