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Federici Outpoints Pinchuk In Thrilling Main Event
Championship boxing was in the limelight in Schenectady at
Rivers Casino Saturday night, as SIMONE “TYSON” FEDERICI
(now, 19-2-1 8KO’s) unified the WBC CA and NABA Gold
Cruiserweight Titles outpointing Pittsburgh’s, LYUBOMYR
“DEMOLITION MAN” PINCHUK (now, 14-3-1 8KO’s) in an
absolutely thrilling main event.
The opening round had the packed crowd on their feet as
Federici and Pinchuk came out swinging, looking to establish
their respective game plans. Federici began to find success
working on the inside, putting efficient punches together
with quality speed forcing Pinchuk to work off the back
foot. Pinchuk would respond with combinations to the body,
attempting to utilize the jab to keep the Italian tank,
Federici, at a distance. As the battle of wills continued an
accidental clash of heads with a minute left in the fourth
round caused a gash over the eye of Federici. Knowing what
was on the line both fighters maintained an impressive work
rate over the 10-rounds, however it seemed to be Federici’s
ability to bully his way inside that would make the
difference. The judges saw it in favor of Federici by
unanimous decision, who successfully defended his WBC CA
title, and became the new NABA Gold Champion (99-91, 97-93
2x).
In 8 rounds of action, Ireland’s, “SUPERFLY” TONY BROWNE
(now, 5-1) was successful in his US debut against the tough
LEANDRO “APOLLO” SILVA (now, 3-6 2KO’s). Silva came out of
the gate looking to control the action, while Browne
effectively countered his aggression. In the 5th round,
Silva buzzed Browne with an overhand right, but Browne was
able to shake it off and power on. Silva kept coming forward
trying to find a way in, but Browne continued to
successfully work from the outside. Browne would take home
the unanimous decision in his US debut (77-75, 78-76, 79-75)
Also making his US debut, 22 year old Irish product, “THE
SILENT ASSASIN” RYAN O’ROURKE (now, 8-1 1KO) defeated
Frenchman, FAYCAL REZKALLAH (now, 6-2-1 1KO) over 6 rounds.
The Schenectady crowd was “oohing” and “ahing” as O’Rourke
was landing from impressive angles. While O’Rourke
controlled the pace of the fight, Rezkallah had his moments,
waiting for O’Rourke to take a beat, before returning the
favor in the form of multi punch combinations. O’Rourke’s
early work to the body paid dividends in rounds five and
six, hurting Rezkallah. The fight would find the final bell,
and Ryan O’Rourke would earn the clean sweep on the cards
for the unanimous decision victory (60-54 3x).
In the opening bout of the evening MICHELLE COOK (now,
2-3-2) and LIZ TUANI (now, 1-7) impressed in a competitive
battle. Tuani came out swinging with force, but Cook was
able to weather the storm. Late in the 3rd round, Cook found
a home for her right hand knocking Tuani on her heels. At
the close of the fight, Cook would get the nod by unanimous
decision (39-37 X3)
“The fans came out early and stayed late for a thrilling
night of fights at Rivers Casino,” said Star Boxing CEO JOE
DEGUARDIA. “Federici and Pinchuk put on one hell of a show,
and left it all in the ring - both should be proud.
Congratulations to Simone on the victory, and Tony Browne
and Ryan O’Rourke for shining in their US debuts.”
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