Teremoana Stops Savage in 2

Termoana Teremoana stopped DeAndre Savage in round two of their 10-round heavyweight bout in Brisbane, AUS.

In round two, Teremoana landed a hard right hand that put Davage down for the count.

Teremoana, 267.1 lbs of Brisbane is 12-0 with 12 knockouts. Savage, 295.4 lbs of Flint, MI is 11-2.

Zerafa Stops Ortiz After Eight

Former world title challenger Michael Zerafa stopped Alejandro Ortiz in round eight of their 10-round middleweight bout.

In round eight, Zerafa dropped Ortiz with a big right hand and left off the ropes. The bout was stopped after the round.

Zerafa, 157.5 lbs of Melbourne, AUS is 35-5 with 23 knockouts. Ortiz, 158.8 lbs of Caracas, VEN is 26-2.

Parr Decisions Peart

Jasmine Parr won an eight-round unanimous decision over Jemma Peart in a flyweight contest.

Parr, 112.1 lbs of Queensland, AUS won by scores of 80-72 scores on all cards and is now 9-2. Peart, 111.7 lbs of Queensland, AUS is 9-2.

Bowen Stops Dalielbieke in 7

Jack Bowen stopped Miellfeier Dakielbieke in round seven of an eight-round super middleweight fight.

In round seven, Bowem hurt Daliebieke with a right hand finished off the fight with a vicious flurry at 2:15.

Bowen, 167.6 lbs of Brisbane is 14-1 with 11 knockouts. Dalielbieke, 167.3 lbs is 10-4.

El-Abdallah stops Towns After 3

Omar El-Abdallah stopped Jordan Towns after round three of their five-round light heavyweight bout.

In round three, El-Abdallah dropped Towns with a right hand that followed by a flurry on the ropes. Later in the round, El-Abdallah landed a big barrage of punches that was highlighted by a flush right hand that caused a second knockdown. The fight was stopped after the round.

El-Abdallah, 170.4 lbs is 6-0 with five knockouts, Towns, 172.1 lbs is 8-5,




AUSSIE ‘BAD BOY’ MICHAEL ZERAFA MAKES MATCHROOM DEBUT DOWN UNDER AGAINST KNOCKOUT ARTIST ALEJANDRO ORTIZ AS TICKETS FOR BLOCKBUSTER GOLD COAST CARD ON AUGUST 12, GO ON SALE

The ‘bad boy’ of Australian boxing is back – and Michael Zerafa is ready to put the Middleweight division on notice when he makes his Matchroom Boxing against dangerous Venezuelan knockout artist Alejandro Ortiz on Wednesday, August 12 –live on Fox Sports and DAZN’s Kayo Sports (plus, DAZN for the rest of the world).

Tickets are on sale now at premier.ticketek.com.au as undefeated Heavyweight sensation Teremoana Teremoana steps up to take on American big-hitter DeAndre Savage in the main event at The Star Gold Coast.

But Zerafa (34-5, 22 KOs), ranked No.4 by the WBO and No.6 with the WBA, is ready to steal the show and remind the world why he is ready to challenge for titles in what promises to be an explosive co-main against one of South America’s most feared punchers.

Zerafa said:“Every opponent deserves respect, and Alejandro has earned his reputation. I’m not taking anything for granted. I’ve had a strong camp, and I’m excited to get back in the ring and do what I do best.
 
“I’m incredibly grateful to Eddie Hearn, Frank Smith and the Matchroom team for believing in me. I’m determined to make the most of this opportunity. We have a great path to a world title, and it all starts on August 12.”

With 25 knockouts from 26 victories, Ortiz has one of the highest knockout percentages in world boxing today – and the aggressive, come-forward fighter, who possesses devastating power in both hands, is ready to cause a huge upset Down Under, warning his rival: “Michael Zerafa. I’m coming for you!”

Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn is excited for what promises to be a blockbuster card on the Gold Coast as he expects Zerafa to rise to the occasion and remind the world of his talent.

Hearn said: “The bad boy of Australian boxing is back! I know that some people love to hate him. But the reality is that he is going to put bums on seats. And I cannot wait to see him.
 
“People are going to tune in to watch on Fox Sports and DAZN’s Kayo Sports; whether they tune in to watch him get beat or to support him. It doesn’t really matter.

“Zerafa has got to prove himself a little bit. But he is without doubt one of Australia’s biggest stars, and this is exactly the type of fight we wanted for his Matchroom Boxing debut.
 
“Alejandro Ortiz is young, dangerous, explosive and he is coming to win. These are the fights fans love, and we’re expecting an absolute war on the Gold Coast.”

Tickets on are sale now at premier.ticketek.com.au – for all the latest news and updates follow @matchroomboxing on social media.

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