2016 Olympic Silver Medalist Pat McCormack (8-0, 6 KOs) stopped Miguel Parra (25-6-1, 17 KOs) in the ninth round in a WBA welterweight title eliminator on Saturday night at the Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring, Wear, UK.
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McCormack Stops Parra in Ninth
In the first round, McCormack outlanded Parra, who was forcing a clinch when McCormack landed well on occasion. In the third round, just past the halfway point, McCormack landed a good combination to the chin of Parra. In the final seconds, McCormack was warned for the second time by referee John Latham for a low blow.
In the fifth round, McCormack had a good one. At one point, after landing a right on the chin of Parra, Parra turned away when referee Lathan stepped in. In the sixth round near the midway point, McCormack landed a low left, forcing referee Lathan to take a point from McCormack, being the third warning.
In the seventh round, with 45 seconds remaining, a right on the chin from McCormack drove Parra into the ropes. With 33 seconds remaining, a right sounded loud from McCormack on the chin of Parra. In the eighth round, with a minute remaining, Parra landed several punches, moving McCormack back, before he returned, finishing the round well.
In the ninth round’s final seconds, McCormack landed half a dozen unanswered punches, and it looked like referee Latham was going to step in to stop it. In between rounds, the Parra corner called a halt.
Williamson Claims British Title
In the co-feature, the former BBBofC English super middleweight champion Mark Dickinson (8-2, 2 KOs) was stopped by former British champion Troy Williamson (21-4-1, 15 KOs) at 1:51 of the ninth round, taking the British title.
In the first round, Dickinson couldn’t make weight and was stripped of the title. The first two rounds were close. In the third round, Williamson had a good round, outlanding Dickinson for the most part.
In the fourth round’s midway point, Williamson rocked Dickinson with a right uppercut on the chin. In the final minute, Dickinson rocked Williamson with a left hook on the chin. Seconds later, Williamson came back with several punches to the chin.
In the fifth round, it was back and forth with Dickinson ending the round with a combination, taking a close. In the sixth round, the action was even more exciting for the fans as both let it all hang out.
In the seventh round, from the midway to the end, it was Dickinson outlanding Williamson. In the eighth round’s midway point, Dickinson rocked Williams with a right on the chin.
In the ninth round’s halfway point, Dickinson landed a good left hook to the chin when Williamson countered with a big right on the chin, dropping Dickinson for an 8-count from referee Reece Carter. Williamson went right after Dickinson landed a solid right, forcing referee Carter to call a halt.
Sandy Ryan Outpoints Grierson
Former WBO welterweight champion Sandy Ryan (8-3-1, 3 KOs) outpointed Jade Grierson (5-1-1, 2 KOs), winning a 10-round unanimous decision.
In the first three rounds, Ryan outworked Grierson. In the fourth round’s final minute, Ryan landed a right, drawing blood from the nose of Grierson.
In the seventh, Grierson continued to come forward for the most part, as Ryan continued to counter her.
In the tenth and final round, Ryan was warned for pushing Grierson by referee Bob Williams. It was the most competitive round of the fight.
The scores were 98-92, 99-91, and 100-90.
Vuong Outclasses Facundo Arce
Lightweight Cameron Vuong (9-0, 4 KOs) defeated a game Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce (18-21-2, 7 KOs) by an eight-round points decision.
In the first three rounds, Vuong moved around the ring well and controlled with a solid jab that he held by his side, landing occasional counter rights on the body and chin of Arce.
In the fourth round’s final seconds, Vuong landed a good combination to the chin of Arce, taking another round. Thirty seconds into the sixth round, Arce landed an overhand right on the chin of Vuong, his best punch so far. Vuong landed a combination while Arce tried countering with a left hook, missing and fell to the canvas.
In the last minute of the seventh round, Vuong landed a solid right on the chin of Arce. In the final seconds, Arce threw a right that missed hitting the ropes. In the eighth and final round, Arce had his best round, though not good enough to win it against Vuong, who outlanded him.
Referee Neil Close scored it 80-72.
Bantamweight Tiah Mai Ayton (2-0, 2 KOs) knocked out Lydie Bialic (3-4-1, 1 KO) at 0:48 of the fourth round of a scheduled six rounds.
In the first two rounds, Ayton easily won both. In the third round, with a minute remaining, Ayton drew blood from the nose of Bialic with a right hand. In the final seconds, Ayton landed a dozen unanswered punches, dropping Bialic for an 8-count from referee Neil Close.
In the fourth and final round, after a minute, Ayton landed a right to the head, dropping Bialic for an 8-count from referee Close. Upon rising, the fight was halted.
Leo Atang’s Quick Knockout
Heavyweight Leo Atang (2-0, 2 KOs) knocked out Cristian Uwaka (1-6-1, 1 KO) at 2:31 of the first round of a scheduled four rounds.
In the first rounds midway point a right on the head of Uwaka from 18 year-old Atang and down he went for an 8-count from referee Neil Close.
Bantamweight Adam Maca (2-0, 2 KOs) stopped Francisco Rodriguez (1-22, 1 KO) at 2:10 of the fourth and final round.
In the first two rounds, the former 6-time amateur champion Maca completely dominated both rounds. In the second round’s first minute, Maca landed a right on the chin, almost dropping Rodriguez.
In the fourth and final round, with a little over a minute remaining, Maca landed three rights, and seconds later, another right dropped Rodriguez for an 8-count from referee Daniel McFarlane. Just under a minute remaining, Maca landed half a dozen rights to the head of Rodriguez when his corner threw in the towel.
Cruiserweight Brad Casey (1-0) beat Goran Kozul (5-8, 2 KOs) by a four-round points decision, scoring a pair of knockdowns.
In the second round, after a minute, Casey landed a left hook to the body as Kozul stepped back. He dropped to the canvas on a knee, taking an 8-count from referee Daniel McFarlane. Halfway through the round, Casey tossed Kozul to the ring, getting a warning from Referee McFarlane.
With a minute remaining in the fourth round, Casey landed a right to the top of the head of Kozul, dropping him for an 8-count from referee Gonzalez. With 12 seconds remaining, Casey opened up a cut on the inside of the right eyebrow of Kozul and knocked out his mouthpiece.
Referee McFarlane scored it 40-34.
Ben Edwards was the ring announcer.