ARNAOUTIS & VARGAS ROCK
THE BOARDWALK
For
Immediate Release
Atlantic City, NJ - May 12,
2008 In front of a sold out Bally's Atlantic
City crowd presented by Joe DeGuardia's Star
Boxing, "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (19-2-2
9KO) retained his USBA JR. Welterweight title
with a spirited, hard fought, 12 round unanimous
decsion over previously undefeated Lanardo Tyner
(19-1 11KO) by scores of 118-110 twice, and
116-112.
The fight was high energy
all the way and had the enthusiastic and vibrant
Greek crowd on their feet throughout much of
the contest cheering on the popular Arnaoutis.
Tyner came out strong in rounds one and two,
often backing Arnaoutis up while landing heavy
rights and lefts. Arnaoutis picked up the pace
in the third round and kept the fight in the
center of the ring while landing crisp jabs
and hard body shots. Both men traded freely
as the bell sounded ending the round.
The fourth and fifth saw
Arnaoutis continue to fight behind his jab often
landing three and four punch combinations. Tyner
picked up his pace at the end of the fourth
landing a flush left-right combination to the
face of Arnaoutis. Tyner was also playing to
the crowd often mugging and taunting Arnaoutis.
The final thirty seconds of round five saw each
man have their moments landing hard, clean shots.
Tyner came out strong in
round six but Arnaoutis soon gained control
behind the jab and the fast pace of the fight
was starting to show on Tyner. Round seven was
a huge round for Arnaoutis who had Tyner in
deep trouble near the end of the round but somehow
Tyner managed to survive and fought back bravely
as the bell sounded.
Arnaoutis continued to set
a high energy pace and out punched Tyner over
the next couple of rounds. With two rounds to
go it appeared Arnaoutis was well on his way
to a victory but even though he was fatigued
Tyner gave all he had and never stopped trying.
As the bell sounded ending the fight, the crowd
rose in unison and gave these two warriors a
standing ovation. Both fighters fought extremely
well and each gave their all. Arnaoutis certainly
showed he is ready for another World title fight.
The opening television bout saw 2004 US Olympic
Team captain Devin Vargas (16-0 7KO) destroy
Philadelphian Dave Brunelli (8-4 3KO) at 1:30
of round 1 of a scheduled eight round Heavyweight
bout.
Vargas was making his ESPN2
debut and made the most of it as he landed a
hard right-left combination which put Brunelli
down early. Brunelli tried his best to survive
but a right hand bomb by Vargas put an end to
matters. It was Vargas' most impressive fight
to date.
Young Raymond Serrano Jr.
(6-0 4KO) continued to shine as he annilated
Charles Wade (4-6 1KO) in the first round of
a scheduled 4 round Welterweight bout. The 18
year old prospect showed poise well beyond his
years and dropped his opponent twice in the
round, the second coming from a debilitaing
body shot. Serrano is one to keep an eye on
as he has impressed each time out, and seems
to be an 18 year old phenom.
Patrick Majewski (8-0 5KO)
and Ariel Espinal (6-3-1 2KO) engaged in a wild
4 round Middleweight bout prior to the main
event. The fight had the crowd totally energized
as both combatants traded freely throughout.
Majewski looked like the more skilled of the
two but Espinal was always dangerous and dropped
Majewski from a big right hand in round 2. Majewski
fought back hard and each guy fought their hearts
out. When all was said and done, Majewski eeked
out a 38-37 decision on all three cards.
Non-Televised Bouts:
Francisco Palacious (3-4-4) W4 Maj. Clinton
Douglas (2-2-2 ) Jr. Lightweights Jae-Sung Lee
(9-1-1 6KO) TKO 6 Andres Nichols (3-3 2KO) Jr.
Featherweights Qaid Muhammad (2-0 2KO) TKO 2
Arthur Parker (1-7) Bantamweights.
Right: Raymond Serrano
Star Boxing head Joe DeGuardia
had this to say about the evening's fights,
" What those in attendence and those watching
on ESPN2 saw tonight was the re-emergence of
"Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis to the elite
of the Jr. Welterweight division. I am very
proud of both fighters who fought a very professional,
exciting fight. I am also thrilled by the showing
of Devin Vargas who I believe is ready to move
up the ladder of the Heavyweight division and
Vargas promises to be the next Olympian to become
a World Champion. Also, keep your eye on the
young destroyer from Philadelphia, Raymond "Tito"
Serrano Jr".
The fights were broadcast
on ESPN2 "Friday Night Fight" series.
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