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Thomas LaManna 157 lbs beat Yolexcy Leiva 155 lbs by SD in round 6 of 6
- Date: 2012-08-18
- Location: Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
- Referee: Lindsey Page
- Judge: John Stewart 56-57
- Judge: Steve Weisfeld 58-55
- Judge: Alan Rubenstein 57-56
- Rugged Tennessee journeyman Leiva, LaManna's first opponent with a winning record, took LaManna to school. Leiva came forward in the middle rounds 2, 3 and 4 and put pressure on LaManna to win rounds, punching holes in the young fighter's defense and forcing LaManna to cover on the ropes defensively for much of the bout into a counter punching mode. LaManna returned to an offensive posture in the last two rounds, going toe-to-toe with Leiva and barely pulling out a close split decision over six rounds. Close exciting bout.