In a fight shortened from ten to eight rounds, 38-year-old heavyweight Robert Simms (12-3-1, 3 KOs) ended the unbeaten streak of Kenzie Morrison (20-1-2, 18 KOs), the son of former world heavyweight champion Tommy "Duke" ...
Simms, who appeared to be overweight, showed good defense, a good jab and a strong chin. Morrison boxed well, but Sims' technique was vastly superior to his. As a result, the judges counted 78-74 three times in favor of Sims, who eventually won the USNBC belt.
Welterweight debutant 19-year-old Steve Cunningham Jr. defeated 33-year-old fellow debutant Andre Scott by knocking him out in 16 seconds.
Featherweight Jose Luis Castillo Jr. (25-3, 19 KOs) defeated James Roach (6-6, 5 KOs) in the first round. Castillo sent Roach to the floor twice until the fight was stopped at 2:11.
Welterweight Jake Robinson (6-2-1, 3 KOs) defeated Alcibiad "Roberto Duran Jr." Duran (9-3, 7 KOs) by unanimous decision after six rounds. Robinson achieved an insurmountable advantage, and then almost lost by knockout to Duran in the final round. Judging scores: 59-55, 59-55 and 60-54.
Light heavyweight Yavontae Christopher (3-0, 2 KOs) had a tough fight with the previously undefeated Gerald McClellan Jr. (2-1, 1 KOs) and won by unanimous decision after four rounds: 40-36, 39-37, 40-36 .
Thus, three of the five "sons of legends" were defeated that evening.