Tim Bell vs. Joel Casey

Casey dethroning Bell - August 13th, Reggio Calabria Club

Tim Bell 174 lbs lost to Joel Casey 175 lbs by SD in round 12 of 12

• Date: 2010-08-13
• Location: Reggio Calabria Club, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
• Referee: Ignatius Missailidis
• Judge: Peter Flaherty 112-115
• Judge: Brett McCormick 116-112
• Judge: Dale Westerman 112-115

In the Victorian Fight of the Year - Casey built up an early lead, almost unanimously winning the first six rounds. However Bell battled, walked forward and hurt Casey several times over the twelve rounds of all-out, non-stop action, but was ultimately outpointed in the end. Casey survived a late scare and an eleventh round knockdown to score a split decision win and pick up the PABA light-heavyweight title.

Additional Notes

• Despite it only being a PABA title defence, Bell also lost his WBO Oriental light-heavyweight title in the process
• Bell was riding a 7-fight unbeaten streak stretching back to December 2006
• Casey was coming off two defeats in his last three fights