Also that evening, former heavyweight title contender Kubrat Pulev (23-2, 14 KOs) defeated Jerry Forrest (26-5-2, 20 KOs) via unanimous decision. The fight was postponed for 90 minutes due to problems with Forrest's gloves. When the fight finally began, Pulev easily won on points: 98-92 and twice 99-91.
Welterweight journeyman Jermaine McDonald (7-5, 3 KOs) knocked out previously undefeated Evan Holyfield (9-1, 6 KOs) in the second round. A right to the jaw knocked out Holyfield, the son of former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield.