Aurora Entertainment LLC and Bare Knuckle Promotions put on one heck of a boxing card in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The card featured two undefeated heavyweight's, US Olympic Bronze medalist, Deontay Wilder and undefeated heavyweight prospect Kelvin Price. The two did not fight each other last night, however this is something that is a definite possibility in the near future.
Promoter Dr Rashad Ali made his boxing promotion debut and had a packed house for his efforts. Special guests in the house were none other than the legendary Roy Jones Jr, Lynyrd Skynyrd legend Artimus Pyle, and former band mate of the legendary late Otis Reading, James Alexander. Additionally, former US Olympic gold medalist, and two time world champ Mark Breland was in the house working Wilder's corner.
Bare Knuckle Promotions, (headed up by Dr Rashad Ali) was named after the John L. Sullivan Vs. Jake Kilrain fight. The fight was the last bare knuckle fight to take place in America, back in 1889. This historic fight took place in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and went 75 rounds with Sullivan retaining the heavyweight title. Read more about this historic fight HERE
Dr Rashad Ali, Mark Breland, Brad Cooney Sullivan Vs. Kilrain Monument, Hattiesburg, MS
Making his professional debut was Hattiesburg's own Curtis Johnson Jr. A multiple amateur national champion, Johnson didn't let down his home town crowd. In front of a packed house with Roy Jones Jr looking on from ringside, the kid lit up the ring and destroyed Josh Gordon (0-1) whom also was making his pro debut.
MAIN EVENT AND CO-MAIN EVENT RESULTS
US Olympic bronze medalist Deontay Wilder (11-0-11KO) remained undefeated with a very impressive 1st round TKO over Dustin Nicholes (4-3). Wilder came out using a very effective jab and kept his range. Wilder took it right to his opponent, and made quick work of him. Nicholes showed a lot of heart but was clearly in a lot of trouble early. Wilder busted Nicholes face open within the first minute of the 1st round. Easy work for Wilder TKO1 Deontay Wilder
Undefeated heavyweight prospect Kelvin Price moves to (8-0) with a first round knockout over Ray Jones (15-17) Price looked sharp and his punches had bad intentions right out of the gate. Supported by Roy Jones Jr, (who was sitting ringside), Price only needed less than one round to end the night for Ray Jones. Price KO1 LISTEN TO KELVIN PRICE INTERVIEW HERE Kelvin Price
UNDERCARD RESULTS
Donald Body Vs. Cleoney Fuqua - W Fuqua KO4
Billy Cunningham Vs Gundrick King - W King UD all three judges 40/35
Felix Johnson Vs. Antonio Lebeaux - W Johnson KO2 Official time 1:29
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