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09/19/2004 Archived Entry: "TROY WEAVER DESTROYED BY GREG WRIGHT IN 1ST ROUND"
TROY WEAVER DESTROYED BY GREG WRIGHT IN 1ST ROUND
(Press Release)
Saturday September 18, 2004,
Lucky Eagle Casino, Fight Night 47 Results
Rochester. WA
Summary
Greg Wright knocked out Troy Weaver 2:39 in round 1
Shaun Plessis won a split decision over Michael Lucero
Steve Conklin won a unanimous decision over Jamal Hodges
Paul Kravchenko won by TKO at 3:00 over Dameon Marcee end of round 1
Robert Blaydes won by TKO at 2:22 over Dominic Rivera in round 1
John Ricker won by TKO at 1:41 over Scott Lansdon in round 2
10 Rounds, Light Heavyweight Main Event
Greg Wright, Flat Rock MI (21-11-2, 8ko) 175 lbs. vs. Troy Weaver, Diamond Bar, CA (20-8-2, 20ko) 173 lbs....Both fighters came out slowly, feeling each other out. Weaver attempted a couple of lunging shots to the body when Greg Wright popped Troy Weaver with a quick shot to the head and he went down. Weaver was weary, but came back trying for a knock out punch only to go to the canvass a second time. Wright know he was in charge and knocked out Weaver with a thunderous right cross at 2:39 in the first round of the scheduled 10 rounder.
8 Rounds, Junior Welterweight
Shaun Plessis, Costa Mesa, CA (8-0, 3ko) 142 lbs. vs. Michael Lucero, West Linn, OR (8-8-1, 2ko) 143 lbs.....In the most exciting bout of the night. Shaun Plessis remained undefeated by winning an unpopular split decision.The scoring was 76-75 Lucero, 76-75 Plessis, and 77-74 Plessis. The action was non stop for the entire eight rounds and Lucero won the "FavoriteFighter" with the 1200 in attendance giving him a standing ovation.
4 Rounds, Light Heavyweight
Dominic Rivera, Portland, OR (4-20) 167 lbs. vs. Robert Blaydes, Clardston, WA (2-1, 2ko) 172 lbs.........Robert Blaydes made quick work of DominicRivera with a first round TKO at 2:22.
4 Rounds, Light Heavyweight
Paul Kravchenko, Puyallup, WA (3-0, 2ko) 172 lbs. vs. Dameon Marcee, 173 (0-3) 173 lbs.....Paul Kravchenko won by a TKO just at the end of round one when Dameon Marcee was jolted and hyperextended his right knee to end thefight.
4 Rounds, Lightweight
Steve Conklin, Port Coquitlam, BC (3-0) 137 lbs. vs. Jamil Hodges, LasVegas, NV (1-6-1, 1k) 133 lbs....Steve Conklin won a very close unanimous decision over Jamal Hodges. The scoring was 39-37, 39-37, 39-37.
4 Rounds, Cruiserweight
Scott Lansdon, Baker City, OR (7-18-1, 4ko) 192 lbs. vs. John Ricker,Huntington Beach, CA (2-2, 2ko) 196 lbs...John Ricker hammered Scott Lansdon and won by TKO at 1:41 in round one.
Note: All records include tonight's action.
Duncan MacLeod
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