BUNEMA, CAMARENA VICTORIOUS

By STEPHEN S. JOHNSON

DENVER, COLORADO (INSIDE BOXING November 18, 2004) - This Friday evening, the LYON SPORTS GROUP, INC. provided Colorado fight fans an opportunity to see World Class talent normally reserved for Las Vegas.

WBC Continental America’s Super Welterweight Champion Alex Bunema (25-4-2, 12 KO’s) took on a game Alberto Mercedes (12-8-1, 8KO’s) in one Co-Main Event, while Donald Camarena (14-1-0, 8KO’s) battled Marteze Logan (15-10-2, 2 KO’s) in the other.

Notable at ringside was DaVarryl Williamson, fresh off a victory against Oliver McCall which should put him in line for a shot at one of the championship titles in the heavyweight division.

Most in the crowd on hand were in attendance to see the “hometown boy” Donald Camarena in what would be his first true test as a professional.

This 10 round exciting match went to the judges.

The scores of 95-94, 96-94 and 97-92, gave Camarena a unanimous decision over Marteze Logan in what most ringside observers thought a much closer bout than the scores indicated.

Alex Bunema and Alberto Mercedes ended the night with a grueling 12 round bout that saw Bunema wear down a game but over-matched Mercedes.

There was a very impressive undercard that started off with an exhibition bout featuring Greg Jensen and David Hernandez who entertained all in their 4 round match.

The next match pitted John McKinney against Denver favorite “Ayo” Fadeyi (10-5-1).

Fadeyi was able to win a split decision in a bout that was probably the most entertaining of the evening.

In what was probably the bout where the “mile high air” most visibly took a toll was the match of Brock Stodden (16-8-1) against James Brock (9-19-2). .

The scorecards had Stodden win a unanimous decision 79-73, 79-73 and 80-72 in an 8 rounder where Brock was forced to fight the last couple of rounds with his hands down and “sucking air” as the pace and altitude took his aggressiveness away.

Colorado Boxing Commissioner’s Ralph Dabney and Norm Sherbert were in attendance as were leader Josef Mason along with Lee Peters.

On this Friday in Denver, Colorado the night was cool and crisp outside but the action inside the National Western Stockshow Sports Complex was hot, heavy and very entertaining.