Fight:1691806

Naim Nelson 137 lbs beat Esteban Rodriguez 138 lbs by UD in round 6 of 6

• Date: 2012-07-07
• Location: Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
• Referee: Randy Neumann
• Judge: George Hill 59-55
• Judge: Joseph Pasquale 60-54
• Judge: John McKaie 59-55

Nelson versus Rodriguez Junior Welterweight Prospects Bout

• In a bout closer than the scoring indicated, Philadelphia's Nelson outpointed Puerto Rico's Rodriguez in a six round battle of young junior welterweight prospects. The bout was marked by heated exchanges of body punches in center ring in close, with Nelson landing often with more frequent combinations. Both fighters were in top condition, and Rodriguez countered hard and often where he could. Rodriguez and trainer Marshall Kaufman openly disagreed with the decision, buit scoring appeared fair. Both men appeared in top condition. Neither fighter was hurt despite the furious exchanges. Close bout. The competitive bout was the preliminary bout to the Patrick Majewski versus Chris Fitzpatrick NABF Middleweight title bout at Bally's Casino Atlantic City.