Press Release: December 4, 2024 By Dragon Fire Boxing- Last Friday night (November 29th), Dragon Fire Boxing Promotions closed off a successful year with an amazing card at Metro City Nightclub.
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In a night full of entertaining fights, stunning knockouts and emerging prospects, the Perth based promotion has left local boxing fans excited for 2025.
Jude Grant defeats Fano Kori to remain unbeaten in back and forth encounter
In the main event of the evening Jude Grant made an emphatic statement when he defeated Fano Kori by Unanimous Decision.
The win advances the Aussie’s perfect record to 8-0 to mark the biggest win of his career, as it potentially sets him up for some massive fights next year.
With a high reputation and three state titles in his short boxing career, Grant was already viewed as one of the best prospects WA has to offer.
His opponent Fano Kori, was seen as Grant’s toughest fight to date. Despite some challenges on the night, when the lights were at their brightest the Big Rigs fighter came out victorious.
The first two rounds started off very technical. Grant perfectly worked his jab and used angles to evade Kori, whilst pressing the action when his opponent hit the ropes.
In round three following advice from his corner, Grant began to double up his jab, setting up his straight left which he connected at will.
Given the fact that Grant appeared to be the more polished boxer of the two, the obvious game plan for Kori was to get on the inside and make it a brawl.
In the fourth and fifth rounds, the tide was starting to turn. Kori was having more success in the pocket, landing flusher to the body and head receiving a huge reaction out of those in attendance.
In round six Grant seemed to have caught a second wind and regained his composure, starting to fight back through his use of the jab.
With the pressure starting to mount on Kori, his mouthpiece fell out multiple times, prompting the referee to deduct a point from the Cuban Boxing Club fighter.
Knowing he needed to finish strong, Kori started to work the body in round seven and yet another point deduction was handed out by the referee. This time it was against Grant for repetitive holding.
With both fighters having a point deducted in the sixth and seventh, they realised that the fight could be hanging on the final round.
The two men came out firing with Grant landing the better power shots. Connecting with a couple of left hands that seem to slightly stagger his opponent before the final bell.
As the scores were being counted, many fans were unsure on who would come out on top. Either the technical prowess of Grant or the aggression from Kori
When the cards were read, it was Jude Grant who took the unanimous decision which received a thunderous roar from the crowd.
Given this fight was the first time we had seen Grant in some sort of danger, It was very impressive to see how the Aussie responded. Showing lots of heart to swing the fight back in his favour to get the win.
Billy Quinncroft defeated Aaron Treacy in entertaining cruiserweight clash
In the Co-Main Event, Billy Quinncroft edged Aaron Treacy in a thrilling barnburner that had the crowd on the edge of their seats.
The two Perth fighters brought a combined audience of over 100 friends and family members to the Metro City Nightclub to witness their pro debuts.
The fight started off at a rapid pace with both men going full steam ahead. Treacy often tried entering the pocket with a tight guard.
His opponent Quinncroft intercepted Treacy’s approach with short uppercuts, as well as an overhand right early into the round that appeared to slightly stagger Treacy.
In the second round Quinncroft’s corner advised their fighter to work his jab more, which he did effectively before stunning his opponent with a right cross.
Treacy tried his best to land an overhand right, but Quinncroft was able to use his reach to avoid the attack.
Round three saw both fighters land clean shots, Treacy was visibly fatigued from the aggression he displayed in the earlier rounds, but showed a lot of heart by fighting off the ropes.
In the last round, Treacy knew he needed a knockout to win. He charged forward to engage his opponent and take control of the fight, but Quinncroft landed a huge punch that sent Treacy stumbling towards him.
Although both men were exhausted they were still firing until the final bell.
After four rounds, Quinncroft was given the unanimous decision victory to a standing ovation for the crowd.
Owen Corrigan breezes past King Fahd in pro debut
Earlier in the night, Owen Corrigan came out victorious in his highly anticipated professional debut.
Coming into the fight with a strong reputation in the amateur ranks, Ireland’s Owen Corrigan was ready to make the jump to the professional scene and he made a statement with his quick win over King Fahd.
The first round started off slow, with Corrigan testing the waters by flicking his jab. Fahd tried to rush in but he simply had no answer for the Irishman's superior reach.
The large reach difference was the main story of the first round, until Corrigan caught his overly aggressive opponent with a stiff jab that put him to the canvas.
After Fahd answered the count Corrigan tried to finish the fight with a flurry of punches, but the round concluded.
After much of the same story in the second round, Corrigan caught Fahd with a straight right hand that sent him into the ropes for another knockdown.
Fahd showed heart by answering the count but he was dropped yet again by a vicious flurry, prompting his corner to throw in the towel to give Owen Corrigan the TKO victory.
With a very impressive showing in his debut it will be very interesting to see what's next for the Irishman.
REST OF THE CARD
Adam Milnes DEFEATED Jack Thompson (Unanimous Decision)
Bilal Sideu DEFEATED Cameron Moffat (KO ROUND 1)
Chichi Omenihu DEFEATED Rivo Kundimang (KO ROUND 3)
Mitch Arnold DEFEATED Emani Montgomery (TKO ROUND 3)
Sam Rennie DEFEATED Dedi Elite (Unanimous Decision)
Beejay Boonket DEFEATED Jastas Kasiano (SPLIT DECISION)
Bahtiyar Sonyol vs Ringor Angeles ENDED IN A MAJORITY DRAW
EXHIBITION FIGHTS
Tyson Zenchich DEFEATED Marvelous Aligba (Split Decision)
Riley Sparks DEFEATED Kyran Mailey (Unanimous Decision)
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