Former WBC super welterweight world champion Tony “Superbad” Harrison (28-3-1, 21 KOs) and Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella (17-3-1, 14 KOs) battled to a twelve round draw on Saturday night at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. It was a close, tactical boxing match with 5:1 underdog Perrella seemingly doing more. Scores were 116-112 Harrison, 117-111 Perrella, 114-114.
Undefeated super lightweight Omar “El Relampago” Juarez (11-0, 5 KOs) took a hard fought ten round unanimous decision over Elias Araujo (21-3, 8 KOs). Scores were 98-92, 99-91, 99-91.
In an upset, welterweight James Martin (7-2, 0 KOs) scored a deserved eight round majority decision over previously unbeaten 18-year-old prospect Vito Mielnicki Jr. (8-1, 5 KOs). Martin outworked Mielnicki to come away with a 76-76, 77-75, 79-73 verdict.
Ooopssss, somebody was exposed and at times, underestimating an opponent can lead to a temporary or permanent downfall.
We will see how Mielnicki recovers from this downfall.
Vito was a bad looser!
His lack of class showed, its ugly.
Vito needs to go to college. He is not suited for the pro game. Jerry The Bull’s kid fucked him up last night. Really beat his ass. I had it 8-0 for James. 7-1 would have been generous. The only thing Vito did well last night was finish the fight.
Perrella deserved the win, the score in favor of Harrison was ridiculous.
Bryant won the fight 116 -112
116-112 right on. Score for Harrison was ridiculous-another case of the house fighter not getting a loss if on his feet at the end of the fight.
Mike, I agree. That judge should get a 3 year suspension for this.
Harrison vs. Perrella was a draw. In other words, Perrella should have won the fight. Perrella fought very nicely by keeping Harrison off balanced and out of position. Perrella also displayed aggressiveness, good combination punching and ring generalship.
As for Harrison, he looked confused and uncomfortable against a lefty. Harrison had a long lay off and with limited experience against lefties, Harrison’s camp should not have scheduled his return fight against a lefty.
Moreover, Harrison’s hand positioning (on defense) was horrible; and his stance during punching did not look good. Harrison’s right lead did not have any snap, and he neglected Perrella’s body during the 1st half of the fight.
Perrella should have received the victory, but I do not believe 154 is for Perrella. However, unlike Harrison, Perrella was on his hustle.
Close fight, but props to Harrison’s brother for coming through for him. That’ show the good values their dad instilled within them.
And that will probably be the very last time we see his brother in Tony’s corner.
Vito needs to go to college. He is fugazi.
Jerry The Bull’s kid has a future in this business. Great upset win. I love the bolo punch (ala Sugar Ray Leonard) in the 8th. Great job, James Martin.
Tony Harrison did not lose. Bryant won. The draw was butt fucking bullshit. We all know Bryant Perrella won that fight. Bryant Perrella should not be pushed too fast. He needs time to work with Roy Jones Jr. I like Bryant’s chances of winning a world title.
This fight did NOT do well for Harrison, I thought he lost the fight and was out fought…HIs opponent at times looked awkward BUT seemed to land shots on Harrison anytime he wanted… Harrrison should go back to the drawing board OR stay away from southpaws…
This youngster was national amateur champion, he could not adapt to Martin’s style , Martin’s father fought three times for the world title without any amateur experience so its in the genes like father like son they learn quick but his son is more skillful than his pops!!!
When is a Boxing Match going to be judge Judiciously Either the Judges are blind or Bought . Why is nothing done about it . The Recognized Name is given a lot of leeway While the Challenger loses his career . This a Learned Trained Experienced Judges in what category …… Knowing what and how much of a Bribe to take . Choose a Boxing Fan atleast He / She wouldn’t be paid just to be able to see a Live Championship Show would be pay enough . Guaranteed You Would get the True Winner The True Champion . Just My Thoughts because I I tired of this Stupidity Hipocracy Call it what you want it remains the Truth
Harrison looked horrible….he was not prepared….attributing his performance to inactivity..ring rust….not the same fighter that gave Charlo problems…fighters age overnight though..
Can’t take away from his opponent…Roy Jones had him prepared…hitting Harrison with that straight left throughout the fight… actually stunned Harrison a few times…maybe should have got the “w”.….
Hopefully, Harrison comes back strong…maybe just a “silk pajamas” night..,
How can one judge score 114-114. Which I have no problem with.And the OTHER JUDGES SCORE PLUS 4 FOR THE RIGHT(ORTHODOX) BOXER AND PLUS 6FOR THE (UNORTHODOX)SOUTHPAW.JUST ANOTHER TIME WHEN A LEFTY GETS SCREWED.THAT WHY I CRIED WHEN MR. HAG LER DIED .THEY DON’T HOW MUCH SHIT HE/WE HAD TO TAKE BECAUSE OF SOMETHING THAT WAS GIVEN TO US AT BIRTH.AS PART OF OUR SOUL.WE ARE ONLY ABOUT 8-12PERCENT OF THE POPULATION.WITH FEMALE IT IS FOUR FEMALES FOR EVERY 5MAKES.SO THOSE SISTERS ARE INDEED RARE BIRDS OR RABBITS OR KITTIES.THE JAB THE JAB THE DOUBLE JAB THATSWHAT THE DIFFERENCE WAS
The first thing I thought was one judge got the wrong name .hey it happens.on his/her score card because really how does anyone see it(other than one judge) 112-116 and117-111? .it might make it obvious if you state one fight first and the other fighter second .just my opinion.I know it is tradition.but sometime thing got to. change.and not meaning any disrespect.