TOMMY MATLON DEFENDS WI STATE HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE ON MARCH 16

Tommy Matlon (3-2, 2 KO’s) of Minneapolis, MN will defend his Wisconsin State heavyweight title against Marlon Haywood (2-4, 1 KO) of Kankakee, Illinois on March 16, 2024 at the Riverside Ballroom in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Matlon won the title on November 11, 2023 against Dominicc Hardy (then 5-1) by first round stoppage after battering Hardy for much of the action before referee Mark Nelson waived off the fight. Matlon had previously beaten Hardy in 2021. Matlon vs. Haywood is scheduled for six rounds of action and is presented by Skylar Thompson of International Boxing and Jim Boone of Badger Boxing LLC.

Also boxing on the show will be Southpaw Tim Bender (1-0, 1 KO) of Minneapolis, MN who battles Marco Briceno (debut) in a four round welterweight bout.

“Winning the title was great” said Matlon. “It’s taken a while for me to adjust from Muay Thai to boxing, but I feel like I’m starting to find my groove and an appreciation for the sport. I felt great going into the title fight and I’m hoping to replicate that feeling and performance going into my first title defense.”

“I don’t know too much about my opponent Marlon Haywood; it’s my understanding that he lost a close decision against our one shared opponent Dominicc Hardy. From what I can find of his fights it looks like he has a solid forward pressure style, likes to throw big punches, and mixes in a lot of body shots. I’m looking forward to seeing how my evolving boxing skills will do at being able to counter his pressure and keep the match from turning into a brawl. I am looking forward to this fight and I share his sentiments that this probably won’t go to the judges.”