Ndou destroys Banklaugym!

May 27, 2006

By Ray Wheatley -- World of Boxing

Photo: Tim Barry

World rated 140 pounder Lovemore Ndou (43-8-1) scored a stoppage in round one over Decha Banklauygym (21-7-1) of Thailand to defend the IBF Pan Pacific light welterweight title successfully at the Wyong Leagues club, Wyong, NSW Australia on Friday.

Ndou attacked his opponent from the opening bell scoring with hard head and body shots on the well credentialed import. A vicious left hook to the body dropped the Thai and he was back on his feet at the count of eight. Ndou rained punches on his Banklauygym that had him out on his feet at which point referee Anthony Shipley saved the visitor from further punishment at 2 minutes 31 seconds.

Ndou said. “I am looking forward to meeting the winner of the Noufell Ben Rabah vs Juan Urango (who fight for the vacant IBF crown on June 30). I am confident I can defeat Ben Rabah or Urango. I want to thank Bill Tracy (the owner of The Grange Gym) for his support."

Ndou lost a disputed decision to Sharmba Mitchell in 2004.

WBF light welterweight champion Johnny Cotterill (18-3) scored a six round split decision over Robert Oyan (15-26-4) of the Philippines. The scores were 58-56,57-58 and 58-56. Cotterill said. I scored with the more effective punches – Oyan’s punches were landing on my arms and gloves. I will give him a rematch”

Junior light Davey Browne (5-0-1) was impressive in scoring a clear six round points decision over Junmar Dulog (0-1-1) . The rangy Browne scored with effective long range punches on the backmove in winning most of the rounds from the aggressive Filippino Scores were 59-56, 59-56 and 59-57. Browne will be meeting Emmett Gazzard for the Australian bantamweight title on June 23.

Welterweight Charlie Vella (2-1) defeated Adam Wills (2-1) in a crowd-pleasing action packed bout. Vella is from the nephew of former Australian super middleweight champion Joe Vella and the cousin of current Australian middleweight champion Adam Vella.

Welterweight prospect Ryan Waters (2-1) dropped Tim Drury (4-5) in round one and again in round two at which point referee Brad Griffiths crowned Waters at 25 seconds of the second stanza.

Jnr welterweight Shane McFarlane (1-1) scored a clear four round decision over Ariel Omongos (0-2) of the Philippines. Scores 40-36,40-35 and 39-36.

This promotion was televised nationally by Foxtel. Commentators Andy Raymond and Paul Upham. Ring announcer Rick Powell. Promoter Angelo Hyder.