Derrick Rossy, Derrick Rossy, Derrick Rossy....(It was the chant when local hero Rossy was sliced to shreds by doughy Chambers). As per fightnews... Rossy defeats Mercer in Macau!
Current New York State heavyweight titleholder Derric Rossy (18-1, 10 KOs) scored a twelve round unanimous decision over former WBO heavyweight champion "Merciless" Ray Mercer (35-7-1, 26 KOs) on Saturday night at the Venetian Resort in Macau, China. Rossy had Mercer in trouble several times during the fight, but Mercer came back to floor Rossy in the final round. "I was off balance and he hit me," said Rossy, "my hats off to this guy Ray Mercer could beat anybody in our division, he's tough and can hit like hell." The knockdown was too little, too late for Mercer, however, as Rossy came away victorious by scores of 117-111, 117-111, 115-113. The win earned Rossy the NABO, WBF, and WBC Asia titles. 6,000 plus where on hand for the event. "Don King and Bob Arum tried to bring Boxing here," said Sal Musumeci President and CEO of Final Forum Boxing. "Not only did we bring it here we leave here with a new champion with his eyes set on one of the world champions!"
Saturday, January 26 2008