In a clash between unbeaten super welterweights, Charles Conwell (14-0, 11 KOs) won by ninth round TKO over Madiyar Ashkeyev (14-1, 7 KOs) on Thursday night in the parking lot of the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California. Conwell dealt Ashkeyev a beating and Ashkeyev’s corner wouldn’t let him come out for round ten.
WBA female featherweight champion Jelena Mrdjenovich (41-10-2, 19 KOs) successfully defended against Iranda Paola Torres (12-5-1, 4 KOs). The 38-year-old Mrdjenovich overcame a bad cut over her right eye to win 97-93, 98-92, 96-94.
Super bantamweight Eduardo Baez (18-1-2, 6 KOs) took an eight round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Narek Abgaryan (14-1, 6 KOs). Scores were 80-72, 80-72, 79-73.
Unbeaten heavyweight Stephen Shaw (14-0, 10 KOs) scored a workmanlike eight round unanimous decision over Lyubomyr Pinchuk (12-2-1, 7 KOs). Scores were 80-72 3x for Shaw
Wow that was some crazy punches by these women wonder what the punchstat was?!
I was disappointed that Conwell didn’t step up the intensity of his attack when it was obvious that Ashkeyev was worn out and ready to go. He just maintained a steady pace and eventually forced his corner to stop the fight. I would have loved to see Conwell step into a higher gear, but he never did.
What’s with these European fighters turning their backs on their opponents? First Pulev against Joshua and now Ashkeyev. Somebody really needs to let them know that doing so is not wise and may cause the fight to be called off.
As for the Mrdjenovich-Torres fight, Torres was using her head as a third weapon. I cringed everytime she ran in head first in almost every attack. Mrdjenovich was really lucky to win without getting more facial damage. Mrdjenovich used her jab often but most of the time, it wasn’t enough to discourage the charging Torres. It was competitive but the right person won the fight.