Marcus Browne vs. Badou Jack
Marcus Browne 175 lbs beat Badou Jack 175 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12
- Date: 2019-01-19
- Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Referee: Tony Weeks
- Judge: Max DeLuca 116-111
1 1092 1093 9104 9105 1096 1097 998 1099 91010 10911 10912 109 - Judge: Don Trella 119-108
1 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 998 1099 10910 10911 10912 109 - Judge: Eric Cheek 117-110
1 1092 1093 1094 9105 1096 1097 8108 1099 10910 10911 10912 109
- WBA World Light Heavyweight Title (Interim)
- WBC Silver Light Heavyweight Title (Vacant)
- Promoters: Manny Pacquiao (MP Promotions), Leonard Ellerbe (Mayweather Promotions), Tom Brown (TGB Promotions), Ravone Littlejohn (About Billions Promotions)
- Ring Announcer: Jimmy Lennon Jr.
- Aired On: Showtime PPV
Bout Summary
In a 12 round WBA interim world title bout which was ordinary for six rounds, an accidental clash of heads in round seven caused a horrible cut on the forehead of Badou Jack between the eyes turned the bout into a bloodbath, forcing Jack to fight the last five rounds on the inside with limited vision. Browne lost a point for excessive holding in round seven. Former World Boxing Association World Light Heavyweight champion Lou Del Valle was the trainer in the corner of Badou Jack. The shirt of referee Tony Weeks was blood red soaked from the bloodied Badou Jack's blood. The cut ultimately did not decide the outcome of the bout. Browne simply outworked Jack, whose offense was limited for most of the bout. Refereeing and scoring appeared neutral and fair. Both fighters embraced in friendship after the bout, and Browne thanked Jack for the opportunity to fight him. Browne complained Jack was leaning in with his head all night. The WBC Silver Light heavyweight title was also on the line. In addition, the bout was a WBC Light Heavyweight elimination bout for a shot at WBC World Light Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk.
Notes
- Browne entered the fight as the WBC #2, WBA #2 and WBO #2 light heavyweight contender.
- Jack entered the fight as the WBC #1 and WBA #1 light heavyweight contender.
- Showtime's unofficial scorer Steve Farhood had Browne winning 118-109. [1]
- According to Compubox, Browne landed 145 of 515 punches (28 percent), and Jack connected on 66 of 303 (22 percent). [2]
- Jack earned $500,000 for the fight, Browne earned $250,000.
| Preceded by: Alvarez vs. Pascal |
WBC Silver Light Heavyweight Title Fight # 11 |
Succeeded by: Browne vs. Pascal |