Marcus Willis vs. Omar Brown

Marcus Willis 151 lbs beat Omar Brown 147 lbs by UD in round 4 of 4

• Date: 2009-01-16
• Location: Mallory Square, Key West, Florida, USA
• Referee: Frank Santore Jr
• Judge: Alex Levin 40-35
• Judge: Michael Pernick 40-35
• Judge: Bill Ray 40-35

Weights: Willis 150 1/2 lbs., Brown 146 3/4 lbs.
Aired on: ESPN Friday Night Fights

Notes

• Both boxers took the fight on short notice, with Willis having 5 days of preparation and Brown 11.
• Willis warned in Round 1 for hitting behind the head. Brown also advised to keep his head up.
• Brown down at :08 of Round 2 from a left to the temple as both fighters exchanged punches.
• ESPN Boxing Analyst Teddy Atlas scored the fight 40-36 for Willis.

Comments

• Omar Brown struggled to get inside against the taller Willis. He was often countered by Willis as he lunged in with "flailing" right hands.