Sebastien Gauthier vs. Javier Franco

Sebastien Gauthier 118 lbs drew with Francisco Javier Franco Villa 118 lbs by MD in round 8 of 8

• Date: 2014-01-18
• Location: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Referee: Alain Villeneuve
• Judge: Jean Gauthier 76-76
• Judge: Nicolas Esnault 78-74
• Judge: Marie Josee Guerin 76-76

Bout Summary

• Gauthier pressed the action behind his jab, outworking his opponent with combinations to the head and body. Franco spent the majority of the time covering up and moving, but did let go hard combinations in spots.
• The decision was met with boos from the crowd.
• Former professional judge Guy Jutras, the unofficial scorer for the French broadcast, scored the fight 80-72 for Gauthier.