Last Friday, Thunderdome 45 turned up the heat in Perth, turning the Metro City Night Club in Northbridge into a battleground for boxing’s finest. It wasn’t just a night for the battle-hardened veterans; the rookies from Western Australia stepped into the ring, ready to shake things up with their killer moves.
Leading the charge, Perth’s pride, Jordan Laruccia, kept his winning streak alive by schooling Wellem Reyek in a masterclass of boxing supremacy.
Joel Lewis and Jude Grant weren’t just there to make up the numbers; they walked away as state champions, cranking up the vibe for the evening.
Main Event: Jordan Laruccia Takes Down Wellem Reyek
Laruccia, fresh off a win for the Australasian Super Welterweight Title, didn’t just step into the ring; he owned it, sending Reyek packing with a knockout that had the crowd roaring.
Facing off against Reyek, a fighter with a hefty resume, Laruccia’s performance was nothing short of a boxing clinic, extending his perfect record to 7-0.
Laruccia came out swinging, showcasing his agility and power, leaving Reyek struggling to keep up. Following his corner’s game plan, Laruccia turned up the heat in round two, focusing on body shots that left Reyek reeling.
The knockout blow came in the third round, with Laruccia landing a left hook that Reyek couldn’t shake off, sealing the deal with a knockout win.
Post-fight, Laruccia made it clear he’s got bigger plans, eyeing fights beyond Western Australia’s borders.
Co-Main Event: Joel Lewis Dominates Bahtiyar Sonyol
Joel Lewis didn’t just win against Bahtiyar Sonyol; he put on a boxing clinic, grabbing the West Australian State Welterweight Title and maintaining his spotless 4-0 record.
Lewis set the tone early, sending Sonyol to the canvas with a pinpoint straight left, and didn’t let up, outclassing Sonyol with his speed and skill.
The fight was called off in the third, with Lewis delivering a knockout uppercut, cementing his victory with a TKO.
Jude Grant vs. Mitch Arnold: A Tactical Showcase
Jude Grant added another title to his collection, dominating Mitch Arnold in a fight that showcased Grant’s tactical prowess and earned him the Super Middleweight title.
Grant used his jab to dictate the fight from the start, keeping Arnold at bay with precision strikes and superior footwork.
By the third round, Grant had taken complete control, his strategy and skill too much for Arnold to handle, leading to a unanimous decision in Grant’s favor.
Lewis and Grant proved they’re not just fighters to keep an eye on; they’re shaping up to be the future of Perth’s boxing scene, with Lewis’ knockout power and Grant’s strategic mastery on full display.
Full Card Results
Jordan Laruccia DEFEATED Willem Reyek (Round 3 KO)
Joel Lewis DEFEATED Bahtiyar Sonyol (Round 3 TKO)
Jude Grant DEFEATED Mitch Arnold (Unanimous Decision)
Lewis Clarke DEFEATED Ranjeet Singh (Unanimous Decision)
Milan Bevk DEFEATED Lennox Caraynidis (Unanimous Decision)
Richard Lockett DEFEATED Asyer Aluman (Round 1TKO)
Habib Kheirkhah DEFEATED Jack Thompson (Unanimous Decision)
Kevin Kophamel DEFEATED Tio Caraynidis (Majority Decision)