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Thanderz Wins World Title
After Bloody Battle With Ramos
Katharina Thanderz (13-0, 2 KOs) becomes Norway’s latest
World Champion following a bloody battle with Danila Ramos
(8-2, 1 KO) last night in Oslo to claim the WBC Interim
Female World Super Featherweight title.
In a fast paced and exciting affair, Thanderz had to
withstand some early pressure from the Brazilian Ramos, who
started strongly, but was able to find her rhythm and land
the more decisive shots as the fight progressed
In a dramatic final round, blood poured down Thanderz’s face
following a clash of heads, which saw Ramos deducted a point
by the referee, and after the final bell she was awarded a
deserved split decision win (97-93, 96-93 and 93-95).
Thanderz follows in the footsteps of current Unified
Welterweight Champion Cecilia Brækhus and former WBO
Cruiserweight World Champion Magne Havnaa as Norway's only
ever World Champions.
“I am very happy to get the victory,” said Thanderz. “It was
a war from the start to the finish. I couldn’t really see
anything in the last round but I knew I had to give it my
all. To win a World title feels completely indescribable!”
“Norway has a new World Champion and a new boxing
superstar,” said promoter Nisse Sauerland. “Katharina took
her chance and won her first World title, but it doesn't
stop here. There are a lot of big fights coming for her!"
Kai Robin Havnaa (16-0, 13 KOs), the son of former WBO World
Champion Magne Havnaa, had to overcome a tough test to
retain his undefeated record with a win over Mariano Angel
Gudino (13-4, 8 KOs). The Argentinian threw everything at
Havnaa, but was unable to derail the fast rising Norwegian
star, who won via split decision in a valuable learning
fight.
“It’s been a hell of a week after the last minute change of
opponent,” said Havnaa, who was originally scheduled to face
American Al Sands. “But that’s not an excuse because these
things can happen in boxing. I learned a lot from this
fight. Gudino was a tough opponent and it feels great to get
the win!”
“Kai wanted a real test, and he got it,” said Sauerland.
“Not many fighters would have accepted such a hard fight on
short notice. He showed a lot of heart and courage in there
tonight. I don’t believe it was his best performance but he
got the win and we move forward. There is still a lot more
to come from Kai.”
An action packed undercard at Oslo's historic Ekeberghallen
saw cruiserweight Kevin Melhus (7-0, 3 KOs) continue his
unbeaten run with a unanimous points win over Ossie Jervier
(6-11, 5 KOs), Alexander Hagen (14-2-1, 6 KOs) outpoint
Emmanuel Feuzeu (10-11-2, 4 KOs), Bernard Torres (10-0, 4
KOs) break double figures with his tenth pro win coming by
unanimous decision against Christian Flores Lopez (11-6-2, 9
KOs) and Kent Erik Baadstad (6-1, 4 KOs) score a
second-round TKO win over Istvan Kun (7-15-2, 4 KOs).
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