On Saturday night at Casino Miami Jai Alai, Don King Productions hosted an eventful night filled with exciting fights. Ian Green, holding the WBA Middleweight Continental USA title, triumphed over Vaughn Alexander, marking his successful defense. Green established control early on with a commanding jab and secured victory with a powerful body shot in the eighth round that knocked Alexander down for the count.
In the co-main event, Tre’sean Wiggins, the WBA NABA Welterweight champion, showcased his prowess with a swift first-round TKO against Chris Howard. Wiggins, entering the ring after four consecutive wins, stunned Howard in the opening seconds and maintained his momentum throughout the short fight.
The night also featured Antonio Perez from Harrisburg, PA, and Haskell Rhodes from Las Vegas, NV, vying for the WBC Vacant International Lightweight title. The match was a close contest, but Perez’s speed ultimately gave him the upper hand. He knocked down Rhodes twice in the tenth round, leading to a unanimous decision win.
Alex Castro of Colombia defended his WBA NABA Middleweight title against Harry K. Cruz in a ten-round battle. Castro dominated the fight, showcasing superior skill and strategy.
The results were as follows:
- WBA Middleweight Continental USA Championship (10 Rounds): Ian Green vs. Vaughn Alexander – Green won by KO at 2:40 of round 8, with scores of 68-65, 67-66, and 68-65 in his favor.
- WBA NABA Welterweight Championship (10 Rounds): Tre’sean Wiggins vs. Chris Howard – Wiggins won by TKO at 2:57 of round 1.
- WBC Vacant International Lightweight Title Bout (10 Rounds): Antonio Perez vs. Haskell Rhodes – Perez won by unanimous decision, with all judges scoring 100-88 in his favor.
- Bantamweight Attraction (6 Rounds): Lawrence Newton vs. Erik Ruiz – Newton won by unanimous decision, with scores of 58-58, 56-58, and 55-59.
- WBA NABA Middleweight Championship (10 Rounds): Alex Castro vs. Harry K. Cruz – Castro won by unanimous decision, with scores of 98-92, 98-92, and 99-91.
