Washington, DC super bantamweight Marcus "Dreamcrusher" Bates won an eight-round unanimous decision over Saul Eduardo "Babe" Hernandez of Lakeside, CA by way of Tijuana, Mexico. Bates won the bout by scores of 79-73 (twice) and 78-74. Bates, who is ranked #15 in the world by the WBA, is now 10-1-1, eight KO's. Hernandez falls to 13-14-1, eight KO's.
Also on the card, Hagerstown, MD super middleweight "The Sexy Albanian" Genc Pllana suffered his first pro loss, dropping an eight-round majority decision to Raphael "Trouble" Igbokwe of Fresno, TX. According to ringside photographer David Algranati, Ibgokwe pressured for most of the fight, with Pllana having his moments with effective counters and his unconventional style. Igbokwe slowed a bit in the sixth and in particularly in the seventh, where Pllana outclassed him throughout the round. Both fighters had their moments in the eight, but more punch volume and effective punching from Igbokwe in the final round gave him the win.
One judge scored the bout a draw at 76-76 but the two other judges saw the bout for Igbokwe, 79-73 and 78-74. Pllana is now 5-1, two KO's while Igbokwe rises to 13-2, six KO's.
This was a King's Promotions and Force Train Promotions card.
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