Press Release: Dickens, Bolotniks claim Golden Contract
Jazza Dickens W10 Ryan Walsh... In the Golden Contract featherweight final, England's James "Jazza" Dickens recorded a points victory over domestic rival Ryan Walsh. Dickens (30-3, 11 KOs) was in control for the majority of the fight, utilizing his jab well and restricting Walsh (26-3-2, 12 KOs) to short bursts of success. Walsh’s superb heart and never-say-die attitude meant he kept coming forward, but in the end Dickens proved to be too good. The three judges scored it 97-94, 98-93 and 96-94, giving the Golden Contract to Dickens, who won the tournament final following previous victories over Leigh Wood and Carlos Ramos. Dickens said: “I boxed many ways in this tournament with different styles, and I knew it was my chance to show what I can do. This was my moment on Sky Sports. I beat Leigh Wood and Ryan Walsh this year and now I want a world title. I’ll have my rewards when I get my world title. Sorry to those that couldn’t be there tonight. I need to thank my coaches George Vaughan and Derry Mathews for everything they have done for me.”
Ricards Bolotniks TKO10 Serge Michel... Latvia's Ricards Bolotniks won the Golden Contract light heavyweight tournament with a tenth-round stoppage victory over Serge Michel. The power of Bolotniks (18-5-1, 8 KOs) was on display, first with a knockdown in round five, and then continuing his onslaught in round ten with another knockdown. Michel (11-2, 8 KOs) was able to get back up to his feet, but his corner threw in the towel before the action could resume, handing Bolotniks the win. Bolotniks said: “At Christmas, I will now be drinking coke and eating potatoes! I did my job and I showed the tactics that my coach taught me. I am just so happy. I want Anthony Yarde next year. Maybe we will see each other. I am ready for 12 rounds, 15 rounds, or 20 rounds! Everything in this tournament was good. Thank you to everybody. I will go drink beer and eat pizza!”
Round-by-Round: MTK: The Golden Contract | Featherweight & Light-Heavyweight Finals - 2 December 2020
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