Peterson Outworks Rodriquez in Duluth
Photos and Report By Jesse Kelley
5.23.09

Bouts pictured in order from main event to opening bout

Dave "The Prodigy" Peterson (10-0) won an exciting 6 round decision over Josh Rodriquez (4-8) Friday May 21st at Grandma's Sports Garden in Duluth, MN. Peterson controlled most of the action with flashy combinations and a hard jab. Rodriquez once again showed a solid chin while catching Peterson with his own punches, particularly countering rights to the head but couldn't keep pace as Peterson got sharper as the fight unfolded. Scores read 59-55 twice and 60-54.

In other action, Hector Orozco (1-1) surprised RJ Laase (4-1) by keeping constant pressure on the hometown fighter through four gritty rounds of action. Both men had their moments, with body shots seeming to be the punch of choice. Orozco punctuated the final seconds of the fight with a swarm of punches as Laase seemed to have run out of gas. Orozco would go on to win a split decision. A rematch has already been set for June 18th.

Tyler Hultin (1-0) had an impressive KO win over Lakendriek Craig (0-1) in his pro debut. Hultin came out very aggressively, mixing hard shots to the head with digging body punches. Craid showed up to fight but was unable to put together much offence because of the relentless pressure from Hultin. A huge right hand to the head from Hultin knocked Craig momentarily out cold on the canvas in round tonewo were the bout was stopped.

Gary "Stone Cold" Eyer (6-0-1) stopped Scott Robinson (3-9-1) in round two. Robinson came much better prepared for the rematch between the two as he was able keep up with Eyer for much of the first round. However, everytime Robinson would land a big shot, Eyer answered with 3 or 4 of his own. Eyer landed a hard right hand to the head along the ropes in round two that put Robinson to a knee where referee Bobby Brunette stopped the bout.

Teammates "Jungle Boy" Zach Walters and Jorey Olson boxed a four round exhibition. Olson's original opponent was forced off due to medical issues. Olson kept pace with the veteran Walters for three rounds as both fighters traded bombs at times. But it was also clear that both Walters and Olson were holding back a bit. Walters turned the heat up a notch for the last minute or so, rocking the larger man's headgear side to side. The crowd cheered both fighters at the end of four rounds.

In the opening bout, Enobong "The Nigerian Gentleman" Umohette (1-1) made quick work of Hyacinthus Turnipseed (0-4). A body flurry dropped Turnipseed to a knee early on. Umohette followed up with some pitter patter head shots that put Turnipseed down to his knees again. Referee Mark Nelson waived the bout off in round 1.