Jaakko Myllyla vs. Andrey Devyataykin
Jaakko Myllyla 138 lbs beat Andrey Devyataykin 139 lbs by UD in round 8 of 8
- Date: 2009-04-04
- Location: Haapavesi, Finland
- Referee: Arvo Kivela 80-72
- Judge: Santeri Kanninen 78-77
- Judge: Jere Kanninen 78-75
Former three time Finnish amateur champion Jaakko Myllyla is the new Baltic Boxing Union Light Welterweight champion.
On the Saturday evening´s fight Myllylä and Russian Andrey Devyataykin fought well-paced 8 rounds for vacant title. Younger Myllylä was a bit in command most rounds but very experienced former Russian Lightweight champion Devyataykin was a game opponent for Myllylä with his difficult style.
After a close opening round Myllylä was following rounds a bit sharper than his opponent until Devyataykin made his best performance during the middle rounds. Finally Myllylä confirmed his victory with some good punches and by being more active in late rounds. Late of the last round cash of heads opened a cut in Myllylä´s upper part of forehead but it was too late to help Devyataykin to turn the fight back for him.
The scores were 80-72, 78-75, 78-77. BBU congratulates its new Light Welterweight champion Jaakko "Quiet Gentleman" Myllylä.