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Kolle (left) and Vanda, Courtesy SnapLocally.com
The Midwest Sports Council, RDS Company, and First Avenue Nightclub put on a fun night of fights. The place was packed with vocal fans. Although it turned out to be a short night of fights due to stoppages, it only seemed to add to the excitement among screaming fans. There were two announcements made regarding Minnesota state champions defending their titles. “Bad” Brad Patraw entered the ring after Antwan “Little Superman” Robertson won his fight and challenged him to a rematch for the state belt. After Andy “Kaos” Kolle won his fight they announce April 2 will bring on Kolle/Vanda 2. Aside from all of the big knock-downs, announcements and KO’s, the fight of the night belonged to Jeremy McLaurin and Hector Orozco. Below is a quick run-down of last night’s events. Laura Zink will also have a report later today.
Jose Hilario over Joe Negron (KO 41 seconds into the first round) – Hilario attacked and KOed Negron with a huge left hook. KO of the night.
Don Tierney punches Kato through ropes, Courtesy SnapLocally.com
Don Tierney over Andrew Kato (TKO 21 seconds into the second round) – Tierney was the slicker and faster fighter. While Kato was throwing and for the most part missing with big shots, Tierney was moving and landing shots of his own, putting Kato on the mat two times in the first round. The second round started with a mad rush by Tierney that did not subside until the fight was stopped 21 seconds into the second round.
Antwan Robertson, Courtesy SnapLocally.com
Antwan Robertson over William Bellcourt (TKO at 1:55 of the first round) – Robertson was just too fast with his jab and movement for Bellcourt. Superman landed hard clean shots at will until the fight was stopped.
McLaurin (left) and Orozco, Courtesy SnapLocally.com
Jeremy McLaurin over Hector Orozco (Dr stopped the fight at 1:41 of the fourth and final round due to cut above Orozco’s eye caused by a right hand.) – This was the fight of the night. It reminded me a little of Eyer/Cortez. Orozco brought the pressure and big shots for much of the fight. Most observers had Orozco up by two rounds going into the third. McLaurin seemed to come alive in the third round using his length and superior boxing skills but Orozco was still able to land his shots and muscle McLaurin around a bit, very close round. The fourth round looked a lot like the third with McLaurin probably winning it up until a right hand from McLaurin caused a cut above Hectors left eye that the Dr deemed too serious to allow the fight to go on. Nice come-back win for McLaurin and a very tough break for Orozco.
Javontae Starks, Courtesy SnapLocally.com
Javontae Starks over Alex Gonzalez (TKO at 2:51 of the first round) – The fight began with Gonzalez in his pro debut firing nonstop for most of the first half of the round. Though he was firing, little was hitting the always calm, cool, and collected Starks. When he wanted to, Starks opened his guard and landed monster punches whenever he desired. My last note before the stoppage was that it looked almost as though Starks was toying with Gonzalez until the ref stepped in and stopped things.
Andy Kolle (left), Courtesy SnapLocally.com
Andy “Kaos” Kolle over Pat Coleman (Coleman quit after the fifth round claiming he could not see) – This fight in a nut shell was Kolle throwing and Coleman standing in his guard. As the fight progressed Kolle began to get clean shots through Colemans guard by nailing the body and moving upstairs. All rounds showed Kolle throwing shots at Coleman as he back him through all portions of the ring. Although Kolle had him wobbled on a few occasions, Coleman only hit the mat in the fourth. The end of the fourth and through the 5th was Kolle throwing 1 2, 1 2, 1 2, and following up with 5 and 6 punch combos. It was clear after the fourth round that Coleman was beginning to have trouble seeing as the constant slam of Kolle’s lefts and rights were beginning to blind him. After the fifth round was over Coleman told his corner he could not see and the fight was stopped. This leads us to what may become the event of 2010, Andy Kolle vs Matt Vanda, April 2.
Well on the one hand I’m happy to hear that so many fights ended in spectacular fashion… on the other hand… if I paid $25 bucks and it was over that fast… I’d be kinda ticked! lol Oh well. You are always hoping for the knockouts and that’s what was delivered. How can you complain about that right? I wish I could’ve been there to see Jose’s KO. That kid is funny and a great guy. No more eating Tuna to make weight for you right Jose? lol
For the most part the crowd seemed pleased with the show. Hilario looked great for those 40 seconds.
First Ave was a very cool place for a show. Hope that venue gets used more for boxing.
Any word on where that fight will be?
First tome I ever seen a fight stopped by a cut that didn’t bleed,Mclaurin was exposed,Hector schooled him, Bad stoppage. Except for Kolle and Hector fights sucked.
Tim, I think Hinckley will host Kolle/Vanda 2
I was cringing when the fights were ending so quickly. Starks and Hilario were fighting replacement opponents coming in on 48 hours notice so I had a pretty good idea that those fights were ending early. I had high hopes for the guy fighting Javontae and he did come to win. I even thought we were going to see the second round there for a second!
Robertson’s fight went about as expected. I mean, if Ronnie Peterson stopped this kid in the first round then I expected Antwan to do it as well. It was what it was.
I really thought Tierney and Kato was a lock for 4 rounds…..Donny looks like he is really improving and he had a ton of confidence in there last night.
If there were ever a fight destined to go the distance it was McLaurin and Orosco…..4 good rounds with a bit of bad luck for Hector. That cut was on the eyelid and was very dangerous. When there’s a cut in that location the fight has to be stopped. Good call. I hope to see a 6 round rematch.
Coleman was a tough veteran and it was good to see Kaos back in there with some good rounds. Andy looked faster and stronger than I’ve ever seen him. He has added a pretty nice body attack to his arsenal as well…..
Sounds like McLaurin was lucky that it was Orosco, rather than Eyer, across the ring from him last night.
I agree Kenny. Not sure how McLaurin’s team is feeling about that fight right now. We’ll give it a week and then revisit it.
Funny ,the word I got was the cut was so minor that the emergency room didn’t think it needed stitches and it was not a deep cut amigo’s
It makes little sense for McLaurin to give the rematch with him escaping with the win and Orozco’s record so backwards.
Bring on Eyer vs. McLaurin! Should be entertaining while it lasts.
Orasco,Eyer or Tony lee will put mclarin back at a job washing dishes
Rocky,that’s ur name right lol.Is that what you do wash dishes or talk out the side of ur neck? what’s ur record lame. I thing alot cames in to play behind the fight I’m happy for him.He trains very hard, yes it was a off night for him,but he won!The things ur saying u sound like a rock. let’s see u get in the ring and will judge u?I didn’t thing so lol!
name the place dude