With his win over previously undefeated David Kaminsky Thursday, super middleweight spoiler “Cassius” Clay Collard (7-2-3, 2 KOs) has now upset undefeated prospects in his last three bouts.
“I honestly thought he would hit harder. But once I felt his power, I pressed the action,” Collard said afterward. “I didn’t know if the cut came from a punch or a headbutt at first, but I knew being aggressive would be the key to victory. I was nervous when the cards were being read, but I felt I’d done more than enough to earn the decision.”
Formerly a UFC fighter, the 27-year-old Collard’s last three wins have been against Quashawn Toler (9-0, 7 KOs), Raymond Guajardo (5-0, 4 KOs), and now David Kaminsky (6-0, 3 KOs).
Dope… Prospect Killer!!! Hard work pays off!!
No doubt…. I love hearing about guys like this. Always enjoy a good upset.
Complete one sided beating yet one judge scored for Kaminsky. Seems like they could do better for judges since these fights only ones going on. Too many judges expect the favorite to dominate and score that way even if he is being badly beaten.
I just love a spoiler! keep up the good work.
Here’s a little scoop behind the numbers: Clay Collard may have an unimposing record, but he has earned his 7-2-3, 2 KOs record the hard way – going on the road and taking flights as the opponent who’s supposed to lose. The combined records of his opponents is 66-3. He’s fought all guys with winning records and several of them undefeated. However the records of those guys’ opponents were horrible: a combined 276-427-45! And most of those opponents of Collard were fighting against him in their hometowns on a card promoted by their promoter. Collared was brought in as an opponent like the previous opponents were, the only difference is he can fight. He came to win and in most of those cases, he did. I was fortunate enough to see him up close and personal in the Quashawn Toler fight. I looked at the record of Toler’s opponents and saw that it was abysmal. I looked at Collard’s opponents’ records and saw that he beat decent guys who beat decent guys. I knew he had a good chance to win as long as he didn’t get screwed by the judges.
He’s the type of fighter you root for.
It’s a shame that after the last two upsets over unbeaten prospects, he’s still getting thrown to the wolves rather than considered a prospect himself. This sport would value him more if he was 12-0 against no-hopers than 7-2-3 against very tough opposition.
I have mad respect for guys like Clay Collard, but he doesn’t have the upside to be a legitimate contender. I think he’s a low end gate keeper. These guys are needed in the sport and I hope he gets a raise next time out.
Doubt Clay Collard will be getting these type of fights anymore
Has to be in for a shot against Caleb Plant as a return tune up fight.