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November 29, 2008

Tony Luis redeems himself
by Luis de Melo, ringside

The first time we met Martin Huppe was about 4 years ago in Victoriaville, QC, when a sixteen year old Tony Luis who gave away age and weight would fight a twenty-one year old senior by the name of Martin Huppe. Martin would win the decision over Tony twice that year by out manning him. I remember it well as I assisted Jorge Luis, Tony's father and trainer in their corner that year for both fights. Martin had turned pro right after their last fight in the amateurs. Now as a professional, Tony had a chance to redeem himself, and that he did. Tony took control of the fight early and never looked back. His sharp jabs, speed and combinations would keep Martin from getting his punches off. Tony worked the body well with solid left hooks and would at times shift over as a south paw leading with his right hand and landing some effective straight crosses to Martins head. Tony would go on to win a 40-36 decision on all three scorecards to extend his record to 4-0-0

I spoke with Martin after the fight and he would go on to tell me that Tony was not the same kid he fought in the amateurs. I had too much trouble with Tony's speed he would say. He made a motion with his right hand as though climbing a hill and in the same breath saying that Tony had excelled that much between now and the last time they had met in the amateurs.

Mouton upsets Smichet
by Dave Spencer and Dave Baggs, ringside.
photo by: Luis de Melo

Middleweight Don Mouton pulled an upset of sorts moments ago with a hard fought 10 round unanimous decision over former Canadian Middleweight champion Walid Smichet. Mouton proved that he wasn't here to be a sacrificial lamb for Smichet to feast on as he jumped on Smichet seconds into the fight. While Smichet (19-5-3, 14 KO) didn't seemed fazed after the 20 second onslaught, the tempo of the fight was set. While both fighters were sloppy at times, Mouton was able to outland Smichet over the course of the first 5 rounds, with jabs that would split the guard of the Quebecer and body shots that echoed throughout the casino. It was hard to score a round for the former national champ after the first half of the contest and things got worse from there. While Smichet did have some success in rounds 6 and 7, Mouton (8-3-1, 7 KO'S) refused to cave in, eventually turning the tide back in his favor in round 9 when a left hook following a Smichet miss, hurt the Canadian sending him reeling backward. Smichet survived the round but the damaged was done. The two threw caution to the wind in the final round leaving the decision to the judges. Would it be a hometown decision? Not in the judges eyes as judges Richard De Carufel and Robert Gay scored it 97-93 while judge Sylvain LeBlanc scored it 98-92 all for Mouton. Fight News Canada agreed with judge Leblanc scoring the contest 98-92. The only person surprised by the decision was Smichet judging by the look on his face after the announcement.

Demers shuts out McCrary
by Dave Spencer and Dave Baggs, ringside.
photo by: Luis de Melo

Sebastien Demers (26-2 9KO) had little trouble rebounding from an upset loss the last time out to score a 100-90 decision on all three scorecards over former Contender star Donny McCrary who falls to 24-9-2 with the defeat. Demers was able to utilize his reach and a superior jab from the beginning in easily out-pointing his opponent. The Montreal fighter made up for his effort this past where he lost to last minute replacement Dionisio Miranda by split decision. Ranked #13 by the IBF and #15 by the WBO, the Canadian middleweight champ was able to establish distance and was able to land heavily to the body as the fight progressed. McCrary did his best to answer back in the 5th with his own four punch combination to the body, but there was no letting up for Demers who was able to have his way for most of the afternoon, pot-shotting his opponent and racking up rounds. McCrary tried saving his best for last as he came out strong for the final round but Demers who has just one stoppage since becoming a middleweight dominated the final stanza, out-muscling and out-working his Contender foe.

Kevin Bizier 3-0-0, 2KO
Travis Hartman 9-10-1, 7KO
by Luis de Melo, ringside

Welterweight Kevin Bizier gets off to a quick start and disposes of Hartman in the second round with two solid punches to the body for a full 10 count. Bizier had no problem sailing through Hartman's defense, or should I say, lack there of for all 3 minutes of the first round. By the time the second round rolled around it was all over.

LoGreco decisions Valenzuela
by Dave Spencer and Dave Baggs, ringside.
photo by: Luis de Melo

Phil LoGreco pounded his way to unanimous 80-72 victory on three scorecards to remain perfect and push his record to 17-0 over veteran Roberto Valenzuela. It was all body, all the time for LoGreco who was never in any danger from Valenzuela (47-43-2) who has 37 knockouts to his credit but didn'’t exhibit any sort of punch over the eight rounds. While going to the body with shots that resonated throughout the Casino, LoGreco failed to follow up on most occasions, content with the one punch and then backing away. After almost grinding to a halt with productivity in the fourth, LoGreco came back in the 5th with his most active round, able to land the combinations he did throw, but never putting his opponent who has been stopped a total of nineteen times in any danger.

Mbuyi decisions Hudon
by Dave Spencer and Dave Baggs, ringside.
photo by: Luis de Melo

Cruiserweight Pasteur Mbuyi (1-0) started his career off on the right foot with a hard fought unanimous decision over previously undefeated Martin Hudon. Mbuyi plodded forward throughout, hitting Hudon with crisp jabs followed quickly by a right hooks that seemed to land alarming regularity. Midway through the second, Mbuyi moved Hudon(2-1-1, 1 KO) in the ropes and hurt his man with a right hook. The follow up was wild allowing Hudon to clinch his way out of trouble to finish the round, The next 2 frames were pretty much of the same with Mbuyi throwing and Hudon doing the catching. No doubt choosing the winner here as all the judges gave Mbuyi the shutout (40-36, 40-36, and 40-35).

David Spencer of Fightnews.ca, Don Mouton (boxer) and Luis de Melo
by Luis de Melo

Dave and I checking in with Don Mouton after his grueling 10 round fight with Walid Smichet. I was impressed with Don Mouton's performance for a boxer who only started fighting at age 26. Don told me that he had only fought for three years in the amateurs. I expect that we will see more of Don in Montreal after his performance here against a tough fighter in Walid Smichet.

Russ Anber wraps Kevin Bizier before the fight
by Luis de Melo

Russ is just about a permanent fixture at these boxing events. He does the majority of the hand wrapping, and you will find him working the corners as a cut man or trainer as well as TSN'S In This Corner on Tuesday nights at 11:30 PM.