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| Credit: Mike O'Hara/Dragon Fire Boxing |
Press Release: May 30, 2026 By Dragon Fire Boxing Last Night,(May 29th) DragonFire Promotions held their second event of the year in what proved to be an explosive night of boxing action.
In the main event, Michael Bazley defeated Ryan Williams to capture the WA State Heavyweight Championship in what was a blockbuster showdown.
The card also saw rising prospects Owen Corrigan and Tanaka Saburi claim championship glory in impressive fashion.
Michael Bazley Wins State Championship in Devastating Fashion
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| Credit: Mike O'Hara/Dragon Fire Boxing |
In the headline bout of the evening, “Big Bad” Michael Bazley defeated Ryan Williams to become the new WA State Heavyweight Champion.
Since making his professional debut, Bazley has quickly made a name for himself on the Perth boxing scene with a string of destructive knockout victories.
Those performances earned him his biggest opportunity yet, a fight for the state title against the experienced Ryan Williams.
The matchup was expected to be Bazley’s toughest test to date, but it was passed with flying colours after he secured a crushing second round TKO victory.
Williams started the fight aggressively, pressing forward early and backing his much taller opponent onto the ropes. Bazley responded well by landing a sharp punch that opened a cut above Williams’ left eye.
The fight dramatically shifted in the second round. As Williams continued to apply pressure, Bazley caught him with a perfectly timed right hand that sent him crashing to the canvas.
Williams beat the count and bravely continued to push forward, but the momentum had clearly swung in Bazley’s favour as he began landing the cleaner and heavier punches.
In the final minute of the round, Williams was caught by another barrage of shots before a flush left hook dropped him for the second time.
Although the veteran managed to get back to his feet, his corner threw in the towel moments later, giving Bazley the stoppage win along with the WA State Heavyweight Title.
The championship victory further highlights Bazley’s rapid progression in the sport since debuting less than a year ago.
Following the fight, Ryan Williams confirmed his retirement from boxing after previous speculation surrounding his future.
Owen Corrigan Defeats Micah Rivetti Again to Remain Undefeated
Earlier in the card, Ireland’s Owen Corrigan defeated Micah Rivetti to capture the ANBF Australasian Light Heavyweight Championship.
The two men first met back in March, when Corrigan earned a hard-fought split decision victory.
Ahead of the rematch, Corrigan relocated to the East Coast to train under renowned coach Angelo Hyder. The move paid dividends as the Irishman delivered a dominant performance to secure his second professional title.
The fight began at a high pace, with both men looking to make an early statement. Rivetti attempted to close the distance, swinging aggressively in an effort to get inside.
Corrigan remained composed and found success with his timing and accuracy. In the second round, he landed a perfectly timed right cross that dropped The Aussie to the canvas.
Rivetti was able to answer the count but the gap in class started to show, as the undefeated Irishman completely took over the fight and relentlessly hunted the finish.
Corrigan controlled the range of the fight with straight punches before dropping his opponent again just before the round ended.
Further knockdowns followed on the visibly fatigued Rivetti in the third and fourth rounds, before a crushing body shot forced the referee to wave off the contest.
The win improves Corrigan’s professional record to 6-0 and earns him the ANBF Australasian Light Heavyweight Championship, adding a second title to his growing resume.
Tanaka Saburi Captures First State Championship
Rising prospect Tanaka Saburi claimed his first professional title with a stoppage victory over Bikash Rana for the WA State Light Welterweight Championship.
The contest began cautiously, with Saburi dictating the tempo of the fight by using his jab to keep his Nepalese opponent at bay.
Rana attempted to pressure forward and fight on the inside, but Saburi’s superior movement kept him out of danger.
As the fight progressed, Saburi began opening up offensively. In the third round, he repeatedly backed Rana onto the ropes while landing heavy body shots and sharp hooks.
As both fighters prepared for the fourth and final round, Rana’s corner surprisingly decided to stop the contest.
Saburi was awarded the stoppage victory and the first championship of his professional career, while the loss for Rana marks his first defeat inside the distance.
With another composed and dominant performance under his belt, Tanaka Saburi continues to establish himself as one of Western Australia’s most promising talents.
Full Card Results
WA State Heavyweight Championship
Michael Bazley DEFEATED Ryan Williams by 2nd Round TKO (Corner Stoppage)
Emmanuel Ritti DEFEATED Nobutatsu Suzuki by 1st Round TKO
ANBF Australasian Light Heavyweight Championship
Owen Corrigan DEFEATED Micah Rivetti by 4th Round TKO
WA State Light Welterweight Championship
Tanaka Saburi DEFEATED Bikash Rana by 3rd Round TKO (Corner Retirement)
WBF Masters Cruiserweight Championship
Riccardo Montelone DEFEATED Mark Stephenson by 1st Round KO
Joel Lewis vs Weifang Li ended in a MAJORITY DRAW
2026 Alan Pond Cup
Luke Dowsett vs Steve Sibincic ended in a SPLIT DRAW
Bilal Seidu DEFEATED Theepakorn Pankasem by 1st Round TKO
Nicolas Serrano DEFEATED Mitchell Arnold by Unanimous Decision
Exhibition Fight
Matt Francis DEFEATED Oliver Wyborn by 2nd Round TKO (Corner Stoppage)
Exhibition Fight
Elijah Murray DEFEATED Tyson Palelei by Unanimous Decision
Material Courtesy of: Dragon Fire Boxing/Photos Courtesy of: Mike O’Hara/Dragon Fire Boxing Used with permission.
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