Promoter Steve Grossman was pleased with the attendance even though a firm figure couldn¡¯t be established. Steve told reporters that the number exceeded 3,000 but the paid gate was probably closer to fifteen hundred . Not bad for a first time attempt in a new venue. The match maker plans to present another night of fisticuffs sometime in March at the Arena. Details could be announced within the next two weeks.
The main event was a contest between undefeated Phoenix born welterweight Ramon Olivas and Canadian Ian Mckellip who resides in Los Angeles; sports American and Canadian emblems on his trunks . Home Boy Ramon was the prohibitive favorite and was expected to outpoint his 26 year old opponent in the scheduled ten rounder.
From start to finish, it was a war of attrition . Ian appeared to be better conditioned than Ramon who showed signs of fatigue after four rounds. Both fighters were warned by the referee for using rough house tactics during the bout.
Early in the 7th round, Mckellip stunned Olivas with a right hand shot to the temple and followed the table setting blow with a finalizing left hook that ended the contest. After the bout, a confident Ian McKellip told Monitor Hispano that he loves Arizona and would like to return to the Arena in March He feels at home here because his wife is from Tucson. Based on his performance Thursday night, Ian is due for a big payday ; very soon.
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