By Tracy Morin at ringside, MemphisBoxing.com
Rumble at Resorts, held February 23, 2012, at Resorts Casino in Tunica, Mississippi, showcased two promising prospects—and gave four less-experienced fighters tough tests on their way up the ranks. In the main event, super middleweight Tony Mack (4-0, 2 KOs) squared off against William “Pete” Johnson (9-27, 3 KOs), a crafty veteran who was able to survive if not thrive. The six-rounder had the feel of a sparring match, with Mack teeing off combinations and absorbing few clean shots thanks to his solid defense. From the third round, Mack launched a vicious body attack with both hands, though Johnson was able to connect with a couple of uppercuts in the middle rounds. The pro-Mack crowd was treated to a one-sided victory, reflected in the judges’ scorecards: Reccia Mullins, Mack Thornton and Gerald Deming each turned in tallies of 60-54. (More)
