Bruce Carrington Dominates Dana Coolwell, Shadasia Green Wins Vacant Super Middleweight title

In a night filled with explosive action at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington and Shadasia Green delivered standout performances in their respective bouts. Carrington, the undefeated featherweight from Brooklyn, showcased his technical prowess and sharp counterpunching to defeat Australia’s Dana Coolwell, while Green secured a hard-fought split decision victory to claim a vacant super middleweight title. 

Bruce Carrington’s Dominance Over Dana Coolwell 

Bruce Carrington (14-0, 8KOs) entered the ring on Friday night looking for a big performance but had to settle for a calculated and dominant showing against Dana Coolwell (13-3, 8KOs) in an eight-round featherweight contest. The fight, which was the opening bout of a card headlined by Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, saw Carrington gradually assert his dominance after a close first round.

Coolwell began the fight on a high note, landing a quick jab that kept Carrington at bay early on. However, Carrington quickly adapted, utilizing his superior boxing skills to control the pace of the fight. By the second round, the difference in class became apparent as Carrington used his smooth counterpunching and bodywork to set up powerful right hands. Despite Coolwell’s efforts to respond, his punches lacked the same impact, and Carrington was able to defend efficiently while punishing him in return.

The turning point came in the fourth round when Carrington dropped Coolwell with a series of well-timed right hands off the ropes. Although Coolwell managed to regain his composure, Carrington maintained a methodical approach, picking his shots and dominating with combinations. The final blow came in the eighth round, when Carrington landed a short right hand that visibly hurt Coolwell. A follow-up left-right combo sent Coolwell to one knee, and while he made it to the final bell, Carrington earned a unanimous decision with scores of 80-70 across the board.

Shadasia Green Claims Super Middleweight title

In the co-featured bout, Shadasia Green (15-1, 11 KOs) won the vacant WBA super middleweight title with a split decision victory over Melinda Watpool (7-1, 2 KOs). The fight was a tactical battle, with both fighters displaying their boxing skills and determination in a fast-paced 10-round contest.

Green, known for her superior boxing and footwork, took control early in the fight, using her jab to establish range and dictate the tempo. Watpool, however, found success with her thudding jab, pushing Green back in several rounds and landing powerful shots when Green was on the ropes. As the fight progressed, Green began to take charge. In the sixth round, she appeared to hurt Watpool several times with a series of clean right hands, one of which sent Watpool sprawling across the ring.

Despite Watpool’s resilience, Green’s power and speed won her the later rounds. In the final rounds, Green showcased her ring generalship, boxing smartly and evading Watpool’s attacks. The judges awarded the decision to Green with two scores of 96-94 and one score of 97-93, giving her the title in what was a thrilling contest.

Lucas Bahdi Wins Close Decision Against Armando Casamonic

In a lightweight contest, Lucas Bahdi (18-0, 15 KOs) faced a tough challenge in Italy’s Armando Casamonica (14-1, 3 KOs). While Bahdi had been known for his explosive knockout power, this time he had to rely on his counterpunching skills to earn a hard-fought majority decision. Casamonica pressed the action throughout the fight, but Bahdi’s ability to land cleaner, harder punches as Casamonica advanced earned him the victory. The scores were 96-93 and 98-92 for Bahdi, with one judge scoring it a draw at 95-95.

The night was a memorable one for boxing fans, with Carrington and Green emerging as stars in their respective weight classes. As they continue to rise through the ranks, both fighters have shown the technical ability and resilience to compete at the highest levels of the sport.