ThunderDome 53 event review - Huge upset as Ryan Daye defeated in headliner
Last night, the Metro City Night Club was treated to yet another electrifying night of fights by Dragon Fire Boxing Promotions.
Jye Chin defeated Ryan Daye in ThunderDome 53’s headliner to win the WBC Australasia Silver Super Middleweight Title.
The ThunderDome 53 undercard saw Owen Corrigan claim his first state title, whilst showcasing other prospects that are on the rise in the Australian boxing scene.
Full fight reports below.
Jye Chin defeats Ryan Daye in huge upset
In the main event of the evening, Jye Chin scored an upset majority decision win over Ryan Daye to win the WBC Australasia Silver Super Middleweight Championship.
The victory marks Chin’s third consecutive win since returning to professional boxing last year, whilst also awarding him with his first title belt.
Given the fact that he had only fought twice in three years, many wondered if the experienced and active Ryan Daye was going to be too big a jump for Jye Chin.
However after a gritty performance, Chin picked up the hard-fought victory in what was a thrilling encounter.
The fight started with both men looking composed, Daye was the more assertive of the two by landing harder shots and applying forward pressure.
Chin responded well, by using his jab effectively and showing good movement whenever he was backed against the ropes.
As the fight reached the midway point, Daye began targeting the body with heavier punches, trying to slow Chin’s movement. Chin fired back with several flush right hands that drew a strong reaction from the crowd.
Entering the final round, both fighters seemed aware that the outcome could hinge on the closing minutes. Daye and Chin fought aggressively on the front foot, exchanging shots in an effort to leave a lasting impression on the judges before the final bell.
When the scorecards were read, it was Chin who was awarded the majority decision victory, claiming the WBC Australasia Silver Super Middleweight Championship.
Chin who was overcome with emotion, celebrated with his family when he was announced as the winner.
Ireland’s Owen Corrigan claims first state championship
In the co-main event, Ireland's Owen Corrigan defeated Micah Rivetti by split decision to claim the WA State Light Heavyweight Title.
The bout began at a measured pace, with the Irishman using his jab to control the distance and guide Rivetti toward his power hand. Rivetti tried to move into the pocket, but Corrigan managed the space throughout the contest.
Corrigan started to unload more powerful shots in the later rounds, Rivetti showed plenty of resilience and remained on his feet until the final bell.
When the scorecards were read, it was Owen Corrigan who walked away with the split decision win.
The victory for Corrigan gives him the WA State Light Heavyweight Championship, the first of hopefully many title belts for the young Irishman.
Lewis Clarke defeats Billy Quinncroft to claim ANBF Cruiserweight Title
Earlier in the card, Perth's Lewis Clarke defeated Billy Quinncroft to win the ANBF Cruiserweight Championship.
The fight opened cautiously, with both men taking time to gauge distance during the early rounds.
Clarke found early success with his left hand, mixing in a sharp jab with occasional hooks to the body. Quinncroft began to pick up momentum as the rounds progressed and started putting Clarke on the backfoot.
At the midway point of the fight, Clarke started to land bigger shots on the state champion while continuing to use the jab to disrupt his opponent’s rhythm.
The bout turned dramatically in the sixth round, when Clarke caught Quinncroft with a huge uppercut that sent him crashing to the canvas. Quinncroft bravely beat the count and rallied to see out the round.
Quinncroft tried to assert himself in the seventh, but Clarke struck again with another powerful shot that opened a massive cut under the state champion’s left eye.
Clarke was clearly ahead going into the final round, but the fight was waved off by Quinncroft’s corner, handing Clarke the TKO victory and the ANBF Cruiserweight Title.
Sam Rennie remains undefeated to claim second title
Sam Rennie easily dispatched of Shamal Ram Anuj to win the ANBF Australasian Super Featherweight Championship.
The contest began at a measured pace, with Rennie’s height and reach advantage quickly becoming a key factor against his much smaller opponent.
Ram Anuj had a brief moment of success in the second round by clipping Rennie with a few shots, but they had little effect on the Isle of Man native.
By the fourth round, Rennie started to sit down on his punches. A thudding left cross drew a loud reaction from the crowd and foreshadowed what would become the story of the fight.
Rennie landed another hard left hand in the final round that momentarily put Ram Anuj on the back foot.
Ram Anuj showed plenty of toughness by absorbing shots, but he struggled to trouble Rennie as the fight drew to a close.
Rennie was awarded the unanimous decision victory, securing his second professional championship after previously winning the WBC Silver Australasian Super Featherweight Title nine months earlier.
Holly McMath closes trilogy with Sarah Higginson
Holly McMath put a decisive end to her rivalry with Sarah Higginson, earning a dominant unanimous decision victory to claim the WBC Australasian Interim Flyweight Championship.
McMath set a controlled tempo in the opening rounds by using her height advantage to keep the shorter Higginson at the end of her jab.
Higginson tried to push forward and bring the fight to close range, but McMath continued to use her footwork to nullify the pressure.
As the fight played out, McMath’s ability to neutralize Higginson’s aggression became the defining theme of the fight as the Kiwi started to gain a noticeable lead.
Realizing that she needed a knockout to win, Higginson opened up the final round aggressively and began swinging with urgency. Although she had more success, it simply wasn't enough as the fight went to the distance.
When the scorecards were read, it was Holly McMath who walked away with the lopsided unanimous decision win.
With the victory, McMath finally puts the rivalry with Higginson to rest and could now find herself moving into the WBC rankings following her performance.
Jeanine Brown defeats Katelan Stack
In the first title fight of the night, Jeanine Brown edged out Katelan Stack via split decision to capture the WA State Women’s Light Welterweight Championship.
The bout began at a lively pace, with both fighters willing to stand their ground and exchange punches at close range. Stack found early success by pushing Brown back toward the ropes.
Brown began to adjust as the fight reached the midway point and started to create space more effectively through the use of her jab.
As the fight wore on, Stack began to show signs of fatigue, while Brown grew more confident in controlling the fight’s pace.
In the final round, Stack made one last attempt to close the gap and fight on the inside, but Brown continued to back her up with sharp combinations before the final bell.
When the scorecards were read out, it was Jeanine Brown who was awarded the split decision win.
Full Card Results
Jye Chin WON-MD 8 Ryan Daye
WBC Australasia Super Middleweight Silver Championship
Owen Corrigan WON-SD 5 Micah Rivetti
WA State Light Heavyweight Championship
Lewis Clarke WON-RTD 7 Billy Quinncroft
ANBF Australasian Cruiserweight Championship
Tanaka Saburi WON-TKO 4 Mahendra Chand
Michael Bazley WON-TKO 1 Nepote Dawadawa
Sam Rennie WON-UD 5 Shamal Ram Anuj
ANBF Australasian Super Featherweight Championship
Holly McMath WON-UD 8 Sarah Higginson
WBC Australasian Interim Flyweight Championship
Aaron Treacy WON-SD 4 Joel Robertson
Jeanine Brown WON-SD 5 Katelan Stack
WA State Women’s Light Welterweight Championship
Devon Kelly WON-MD 4 Bikash Rana
Matt Francis WON-TKO 1 Kane Martin (Exhibition Fight)
Anil Kumar Pun Magar WON-KO 2 Anthony Wright-Hearn
Mitch Greenhalgh WON-UD Sam Nasueb (Exhibition Fight)
