Steve Molitor vs. Michael Hunter

Steve Molitor 121 lbs beat Michael Hunter 122 lbs by KO at 1:32 in round 5 of 12

• Date: 2006-11-10
• Location: Borough Hall, Hartlepool, County Durham, United Kingdom
• Referee: Phil Edwards
• Judge: Harry Davis 38-37
• Judge: Alfred Asaro 39-36
• Judge: Howard Foster 38-37

Bout Summary

Both fought on an even level in the opening, as Molitor boxed from the outside, while Hunter came forward with his hands up. Molitor began to open up in round four, landing clean counters, and eventually dropped Hunter with a left. In round five, another left had Hunter down again. Hunter look discouraged while down, and his corner stopped the fight.

Factoids

Steve Molitor became the first world champion from Canada since Eric Lucas in 2003.