Domnique Crowder (wearing the WBA belt) poses with his team after beating Kenny Demecillo. | Photo from Crowder’s Facebook page
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Kenny “Big Heart” Demecillo faltered in his debut fight in the United States after losing to hometown boxer Dominique Crowder on Saturday, August 5 (Aug. 6 Manila Time), at the Physical Education Complex in Baltimore, Maryland, the United States.
The 29-year-old American prospect stayed unbeaten after defeating Demecillo via unanimous decision to clinch the World Boxing Association (WBA) International bantamweight title after 10-rounds.
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The victory improved Crowder’s unbeaten record to 15 wins with 10 knockouts.
Meanwhile, Demecillo dropped to his sixth defeat with 17 wins, 10 knockouts and 2 draws.
Second Pinoy boxer as opponent
Demecillo was Crowder’s second Filipino opponent after having fought John Mark Alimane in 2022 in Washington where he won by a fourth round technical knockout.
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Overall, Crowder dominated the bout in the majority of their 10-rounder showdown which paved the way for his unanimous decision victory.
It was Demecillo’s fourth fight abroad. He already fought in Hong Kong, Russia, and Japan in his 11-year career as a pro boxer.
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