Past EVENT

Vlamis upsets WBA #11 light

heavyweight Casey

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing
Photos: Werner Kalin

Australian light heavyweight Manny Vlamis (11-2, 8 KOs) scored the best win of his career when he stopped WBA #11 Joel Casey (14-9-3, 9 KOs) in round ten at Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on Friday. Casey in control in the early rounds as he kept the shorter Vlamis off balance with accurate right jabs. The aggressive Vlamis found the range for his power shots in the later rounds and in round ten referee Malcolm Bulner crowned Vlamis the winner at 2:20 after Casey had been on the canvas from a solid combination.

Vlamis only losses came at the hands of Johannes Mwetupunga in 2009 and Kashif Mumtaz in 2008 but he is now ready for international recognition.

In main supporting contest Michael Zerafa (6-0, 3 KOs) defeated Faisai Fayad (5-3) by eight round split decision to capture the Victorian State light middleweight title. Scores were 77-75, 79-74 and 75-77.

Also light middleweight Ashley McDermott (1-0-4) boxed a six round majority draw with David Galvin (0-1-2).

In welterweight action Oscar Ledlin (1-0) won a split four round decision over Braiden Clardey (0-1). Scores 39-37, 39-37 and 38-39.