In a clash between undefeated super welterweights, local German hero Slawa Spomer (19-0, 10 KOs) scored a tenth round KO over European champion Milan Prat (20-1, 16 KOs) in a clash for the WBO Global and WBA Intercontinental on Saturday at the Rudolf Weber-Arena, in Oberhausen, Germany. Spomer dropped Prat in rounds four, five, and nine, before finishing him with 21 seconds left in the tenth round.
The undercard included some notable names seeing action.
Former world champion Austin “No Doubt” Trout (37-5-1, 18 KOs) outpointed journeyman Omar Rodriguez (13-10-1, 6 KOs) over eight rounds in another super welterweight showdown. This was Trout’s 2023 boxing debut.
Former cruiserweight world title challenger Mike “The Rebel” Perez (29-3, 20 KOs) destroyed Rashad Karimov (36-4, 32 KOs) in the first round. Perez sent Karimov to the canvas three times before the referee waved off the contest.
The event was presented by Legacy Sports Management.
Austin Trout must’ve gotten a gig as a sparring partner in Germany and a spot on the card. They pay well over there!
Trouts a globetrotter now, showing up on some undercard in Germany
Jeez Trout went way to Germany to fight a guy 13-10. Goes to show how hard it is to get fights in USA. Especially televised. There’s no more Tues night fights, HBO Boxing, or The Contender.
Showtime Boxing is going away. Thank goodness for the crossover Boxing on Dazn or they would likely be on the way out too after getting robbed by Canelo.
The good ole days…HBO, Showtime, USA network…
Yes US boxing is in terrible shape. The UK domestic scene is great. They have genuine rankings, and pride in the national belt (and a pathway to it). It leads to the right fights happening and it’s a positive cycle.
The issues world over are ultimately caused by too many sanctioning bodies and joke titles. Fighters are incentivized to avoid risky fights. Short term thinking destroying the sport.
Ps. I’m not from either UK or US, just a fan who watches both.
..and you’re not wrong.
Mike Perez would have won a world title, if it had been for him almost killing a man in the ring. Mike was destroyed. His therapist needed a therapist. We love you, Mike. Keep doing your thing.
Damn! Trout still going at it!!! He just can’t stay put!!!!!!!! Money must be very tight in his budget!