St. Paul, Minnesota native, Matt "The Predator"
Vanda, scored the biggest victory of his career tonight beating former
IBF Jr. Middleweight Champion Yori Boy Campas in a twelve round bout
for Campas' title. It was clear early on that Vanda had the
speed advantage over Campas, as he threw quick combinations that kept
snapping Campas' head back.
The middle rounds seemed to belong to Campas,
who was the aggressor working behind a vicious body attack. As the
fight went into the deeper rounds, it appeared that Campas was on his
way to a decision, but Vanda came back in the championship rounds,
pushing Campas back. The 12th round was the best of the night, with
both men going toe to toe for most of the round.
The final bell rang and the decision was
handed in. Matt Vanda was crowned the new IBA Jr. Middleweight
champion via split decision with the scores of 116-112, 115-113 both
for Vanda and 115-113 for Yori Boy Campas. Matt Vanda improves his
record to 34-1 (21 KO's) while Yori Boy Campas falls to 86-8 (70
KO's).
Also in action former heavyweight world title challenger Michael
Grant put on a lackluster performance against Marcus McGee. Grant
seemed happy by doing just enough to win the rounds and cruise to an
eight round unanimous decision by scores of 77-76, and 79-74 twice.
Wormer WBA Jr. Middleweight champion Santiago Samiego hit a
roadblock tonight in Troy Lowry. The bout was competitive from the get
go but a clash of heads opened a cut over the left eye of Lowry. On
the doctors advise the bout was stopped and went to the scorecards,
since the head butt was deemed accidental. All three judges saw it
59-54 Troy Lowry.