Odlanier Solis vs. Tony Thompson (2nd meeting)

Odlanier Solis 272 lbs lost to Tony Thompson 262 lbs by RTD at 3:00 in round 8 of 12

• Date: 2015-02-27
• Location: Gloria Sports Arena, Gloria Hotels and Resorts, Antalya, Turkiye
• Referee: Daniel Van de Wiele
• Judge: Bela Florian 73-79
• Judge: Robin Dolpierre 76-76
• Judge: Steve Mertz 75-78

• In rematch, aging Thompson, 43, was in shape, and was slow but sure, using left hand power shots, right hooks, and consistent jab work, appearing to win most rounds and work the blubbery Solis over.
• Despite the scorecards, massive 272 pound Solis embarrassed himself, appearing not to have trained for the bout, grossly overweight, tired and out of shape, Exhausted, he gave up on his stool after round eight.
• For vacant WBC Continental Americas title. Thompson, with this win, kept his career alive and remained in contention for a shot at Deontay Wilder and other top ten heavyweights for another world title shot.