The Montreal Casino in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, was the stage for an electrifying night of boxing, headlined by a clash for the WBO International title and featuring a series of intense bouts.
In the main event, NABF Super Lightweight champion Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (37-7-2, 25 KOs) engaged in a high-octane battle with Miguel “Explosivo” Madueno (30-2, 28 KOs). The fight was a non-stop action-packed affair, with Claggett ultimately triumphing over Madueno in a ten-round war for the WBO International title. The early rounds saw both fighters exchanging heavy blows, with Claggett’s effective inside body punching and uppercuts eventually gaining him the upper hand. The relentless pace of the fight kept the fans on the edge of their seats, culminating in a unanimous decision victory for Claggett, with scores of 99-91 twice and 98-92.
In the co-main event, middleweight Steven “Bang Bang” Butler (33-4-1, 27 KOs) showcased his power and skill against Ivan “Zurdo” Alvarez (32-15-4, 21 KOs). The fight was action-packed and intense, with both fighters exchanging heavy blows. Butler's dominance became evident as the fight progressed, leading to a dramatic ninth-round stoppage after he floored Alvarez twice. The fight was marked by its intensity and Butler's impressive display of both offensive and defensive skills.
Adding to the night’s excitement, light heavyweight Olympic bronze medalist Russian Imam Khataev (5-0, 5 KOs) made quick work of Fernando “Rojo” Galvan (8-9-1, 2 KOs), securing a stoppage just 44 seconds into the second round. Khataev's overwhelming power and flurry of punches proved too much for Galvan, leading to an early conclusion.
In another light heavyweight bout, Mehmet Unal (7-0, 6 KOs) continued his undefeated streak by stopping Jaime Hernandez Lopez (10-11, 4 KOs) at the end of the second round in a scheduled eight-round fight. Unal’s power and precision were on full display, leading to his decisive victory.
In the super middleweight division, Wilkins Mathieu (5-0, 3 KOs) secured a unanimous decision victory over Grzegorz Mardyla (1-1-1, 1 KO) in a six-round bout. Mathieu’s performance was dominant throughout, reflected in the unanimous 60-54 scorecards.
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