Two former world champions got quick wins on Friday night at MotoSpace in Dubai, U.A.E.
Two-weight world champion Badou Jack “The Ripper” (25-3-3, 15 KOs) moved up to cruiserweight and smoked Maryland boxer Samuel Crossed (11-2-1, 7 KOs) in two rounds. Jack dropped Crossed three times in round two to end it. Time was 2:20.
Former super-middleweight world champion Rocky “From Stocky” Fielding (28-2, 16 KOs) returned at light heavyweight after two years out with a second round TKO over Emmanuel Danso (32-7, 26 KOs). Fielding dropped Danso in round two and Danso didn’t come out for round three.
Flyweight Muhammad Waseem (12-1, 8 KOs) claimed the WBC silver title with a hard fought twelve round unanimous decision over Rober Barrera (23-4, 13 KOs). Scores were 115-113, 115-114, 117-111.
In a bout that was announced as a WBA super lightweight eliminator, Golden Contract winner Ohara Davies (23-2, 16 KOs) outworked late sub Nicholas Mwangi (10-4-1, 7 KOs) over ten workmanlike rounds. Scores were 99-91 3x. Davies was originally slated to face Ismael Barroso for the WBA gold title, but Barroso couldn’t get into the country.
Super lightweight Bader Samreen (4-0, 3 KOs) scored a first round KO over Digari Mahesh (4-2-1, 1 KO). Mahesh down three times. Time was 2:59.