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Eight hundred fight fans descended on the Dallas Brooks Hall for a Keith Ellis program on August 18, which offered two Australian title fights and six other bouts.

Over 10 threes, Costa Chondros (90.9) took on James Ellis (93.05) for the vacant Australian super-cruiserweight title. Costa never lost a round, clearly outpointing and outpunching Ellis before decking him in the fifth.
Referee Malcolm Bulner stopped it in the sixth when the Queenslander visited the canvas again.
Time for Ellis to retire and congratulations to Costa on his title win.

The next fight was undoubtedly the best fight of the evening as Shannon McMahon (66.65) fought Matthew Paulley (66.1). Shannon had lost only one in his previous 14 and Paulley lost five of his previous 21 bouts.

McMahon was obviously not at home fighting a southpaw and it showed. His timing was out and there was a lack of confidence in his style.
Manager Peter Maniatis said Shannon had a bad bout of the flu, but “no excuses, Paulley won fairly.” Maniatis challenged Paulley to a rematch on November 16 at the Malvern Town Hall over ten rounds.
This was a very impressive fight by Paulley and though two judges gave him all rounds it was still a very competitive fight.
Paulley was encouraged throughout the fight by Jeff Fenech. He was very impressive in victory, giving a polished display of boxing that would see him as a definite threat to any welterweight in Australia and it won’t be long till he gets a title shot. Top shelf effort.

The final fight of the evening, for the Australian light-heavyweight title had Champion Mark Bargero (78.65) face off against challenger Tim Bell (78.7). Tim held this title for a short time last year only to lose it at his first defence to Heath Stenton.
This fight was more like dancing with the stars than a boxing match, all Bargero wanted to do was hold, clinging on for dear life as a fully ripped and fit Bell tried to break his holds and fight. But Mark wasn’t having any of that as he desperately clung to Bell at every opportunity.
Bell seemed to be suffering from a sore back as a couple of times he got in the corner and stretched his back, but it never hurt his resolve. Throughout the fight at the times when he could break Bargero’s holds he tried desperately to land the knockout punch all to no avail with the fight progressing slowly to the final bell and a UD for Tim Bell.
Bargero has had a good run and he like Ellis should also retire.
Congratulations to Tiger Tim on regaining his title.
Moves are underway for Porky Lovett to challenge Bell for the title and negotiations are now taking place.

Four fours and a six

The first fight of the evening was a 4 rounder featuring Jason Tramsek (83.4) and Tim Tiller (82.6). In a one sided fight Tramsak decked Tiller in the second then stopped him in the third,Tiller presented no challenge to Tramsek who won convincingly.

Also over 4 rounds Steve Hudson (92.2) took on Mafa Telepe aka Lightning Lupe (90.35). Telepe started fast and decked Hudson early in the round but from then on a determined Hudson steadily worked back into the fight flooring Telepe in the third and going onto an easy points victory.

Hudson only recently made his comeback after a fourteen year hiatus and has won both fights. Well done Steve.

Another 4 had Andre Meunier (102.5) matched with EnZedder Billy Timaloa (109.6).
This bout showed clearly that Andre was the best fighter and Timaloa the best runner, because that was all Timoloa did and he did it well enough to last the distance in a bout that was also one-sided. Andre [forgive the pun] ran out a comfortable winner on all cards.
After the fight the ultra courteous Andre said he was disappointed that he didn’t do as much as he wanted, but now he has three straight wins and a place in the top 15 Heavyweights, watch out Les Mason.

Timoloa would be advised to give up fighting and take up running.
The last 4 rounder had Travis Staron (79.95) fighting Jiy Russell (85.75).
Staron gave away nearly 6 kilos and a hiding to Russell, at one stage in the third round Staron landed 15 scoring punches in less than 10 seconds.
Not only was it his left Staron stuck out but also his tongue as he taunted a clearly outclassed Russell. This was an impressive debut by Staron and he looks promising.

Over six rounds Bruce Glozier (78.75) faced Jon Walker (80.55). Walker decked the Kiwi in the second round and stopped him in the third.
Glozier’s seventh straight loss.
They have met three times: Walker won in one round, two rounds and three rounds. Does this mean Glozier is getting better each defeat?
I thought it was a waste of time having this matchup.