Smith Stops Davis In 2 For Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Main Event

The main event from Sin City inside The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino delivered some fireworks as local hero Ishe Smith (25-6 w/11 KOs) took out veteran “Dangerous” Ryan Davis (24-13) in under 2 rounds. The scheduled light middleweight affair served as the headliner for the Fox Sports 1 televised card from Vegas that served as an excellent appetiser for the big event tomorrow at the MGM Grand. Smith wasted no time in dispatching of his man as he walked him down and threw noting but power shots right out of the gate.

Going into the 2nd round, Davis attempted to hold or clinch his way out of harms way but Smith was ruthless in his assault. A crisp 1-2 combination levelled Ryan Davis sending him crashing to the canvas. The seasoned veteran made it to a knee but failed to beat referee Jay Nayde’s 8-count as the match came to an end.
The official time of the KO came at (2:59) of the 2nd round moving the former IBF champion Ishe “Suga Shay” Smith to (26-6) and dropped Ryan Davis to (24-14).

Smith was originally pencilled in to face Erislandy Lara tonight so fans can only wonder if the Vegas-born fighter was sending a message to his once scheduled opponent and hopes to tangle with him in the near future.

BEY SURVIVES LATE KNOCK DOWN TO PICK UP UNANIMOUS NOD OVER HERRERA

In the co-main event of the night Las Vegas’ own Mickey Bey put on a solid boxing showcase for the local crowd who came to see their man continue climbing back to the top of the lightweight division. This time, opposite a game Alan Herrera, the Vegas fighter used his great conditioning to stick and move along the ring as Herrera endlessly chased an extremely slick target. When he wasn’t gliding along the ring, Bey landed shots on his man with a stiff jab and even stiffer over hand right or left hook.

The only bump in the road to an otherwise picture perfect performance saw Bey back out of an exchange with his hands down while Herrera landed a solid left hand counter that sent him to the canvas in the 7th round. Bey recovered well and continued the quality performance that had him alert at all turns and using his feet to set up clean punches that gathered much praise from the hometown crowd.

The judges saw it 97-92 and 98-92 twice for Mickey Bey who admitted that he was caught off balance and “with a good shot” during the 7th round scare but moves closer to another title shot later next year.

CUELLAR RETAINS WBA INTERIM BELT VIA UD

The opening match on the main card saw Argentina’s Jesus Cuellar (23-1) take on former title holder, Rico Ramos (23-3) in a 12 round affair for the WBA Interim Featherweight Title. Cuellar had a great moment in the match early by sending Ramos to the canvas late in the 1st round with a straight left hand. Ramos’ lucked out that it wasn’t sooner because he looked dazed but managed to get his legs under him thus staying in the match. Ramos opted to trade at close quarters with the heavier handed Argentine from that round on, never finding an answer for the constant pressure that Cuellar applied. There were a few spots were referee Kenny Bayless had to warn Cuellar for his over-aggression as he landed on the back of Ramos’ head from time to time following an exchange or the two tangled up.

Ramos was forced to use his legs more as the rounds progressed. Heading into the 6th round, he temporarily found an answer by planting his feet then being first with his right hand. The shot began landing with accuracy unto his southpaw opponent thus Ramos had found the weapon of choice to try to rally back midway into the bout. With about 2 minutes left in 8th round Cuellar landed a right hand to the back of his man’s head, Ramos took a knee from the impact and before the action continued referee Bayless took a point from Cuellar due to the foul. Both 125ers kept the action at a high pace going into the later rounds, trading leather back & forth. A clash of heads momentarily stopped the action in the 10th round but the gash on Ramos’ forehead only motivated him to keep pushing forward as they went to the final bell.

In the end Argentina’s Jesus Cuellar prompted a roar from the highly pro-Argentine crowd as he triumphed with a unanimous decision over Rico Ramos with scores of 116-112, 117-109 and 114-112.

Undercard Fight Results –

Raushee Warren (9-0) vs. Martin Alvarado (7-2)

Bantamweight Bout – 10 Rounds

Warren took his man to school using faster hands, better footwork and a crisp jab. Alvarado had his moments in the match as his spirit moved him forward but it was clear who the more skilled and talented 118-pound star was. The unbeaten Warren stuck to his game therefore never needing much adjustment as he landed combinations at will and showcased his solid jab as well as ring savvy

Result: Raushee Warren remains unbeaten defeating Martin Alvarado by unanimous decision. The judges all saw it (99-87).

Robert Easter Jr. (9-0) vs. Carlos Cardenas (20-7-1)

Junior Welterweight Bout – 8 Rounds

Easter manoeuvred behind his height, reach & power to keep Cardenas at bay for the bulk of their 140-pound dual. The power deferential was apparent early as Easter’s shots moved his man back or blasted through his guard even when Cardenas blocked the shots. Easter was reminded that Cardenas wasn’t going to just lay down however, when the two exchanged some serious leather in the 4th round and the Ohio representative caught the worst of it. This was Cardenas’ best punch of the fight as he landed a flush right hand shot that crashed unto Easter’s chin momentarily staggering the unbeaten opponent. Easter adjusted in the next round and implemented a wider stance to avoid his opponent’s over hand rights and make better use of his height & reach advantage to jab away at his man and cruise to a unanimous verdict.

Result: Robert Easter Jr. remains unbeaten defeating Carlos Cardenas by unanimous decision. One judge saw it (80-72) while the remaining two had it (79-73).

Jamel Herring (7-0) vs. Rogelio Casarez (6-1)

Junior Welterweight Bout – 8 Rounds

Herring wasted no time implementing his game plan of taking away his man’s conditioning early in the bout by ripping to Casarez’ mid section instantly. By the 2nd round he found a wide open target and unleashed some serious firepower unto his foe’s solar plexus numbing Casarez in the process as the referee stepped in to save him from any further damage.

Result: Jamel Herring remains unbeaten defeating Rogelio Casarez by TKO at (2:22) of the 2nd round.

Raynell Williams (3-0) vs. Joshua Arocho (3-8-4)

Lightweight Bout – 4 rounds

Williams boxed and moved for the entire bout keeping Arocho at the end of his punches. The Ohio native used the ring to his advantage as well and locked down the easy verdict going the four rounds in the 130 lbs dual.

Result: Raynell Williams remains unbeaten defeating Joshua Arocho by unanimous decision. The judges all had it (40-36).

Javonte Clark (1-0) vs. Miguel Roco (2-5-1)

Super Welterweight Bout – 4 Rounds

Clark and Rico opened up the undercard from inside The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Before either man could really get anything going Clark landed clean really early in the bout ending things abruptly.

Result: Javonte Clark remains unbeaten defeating Miguel Rico by 1st round TKO at (0:25)
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