Who won Williams Jr vs Gbenga?
Thomas Williams Jr beat Michael Gbenga by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest on Friday, December 12th, 2014, at UIC Pavilion, Chicago.
The scorecards were announced as 98-91, 98-91, 98-91 in favor of winner Thomas Williams Jr.
The fight was scheduled to take place over 10 rounds in the Light Heavyweight division, which meant the weight limit was 175 pounds (12.5 stone or 79.4 kg).
Williams Jr vs Gbenga stats
Back in December 2014, Thomas Williams Jr stepped into the ring with a record of 17 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 12 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Michael Gbenga made his way to the ring with a record of 20 wins, 17 losses and 0 draws, with 20 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggested Gbenga had a large advantage in power over Williams Jr, boasting a 100% knockout percentage compared to Williams Jr's 71%.
Thomas Williams Jr was the younger man by 8 years, at 27 years old.
Williams Jr had a height advantage of 2 inches over Gbenga. Despite this, Gbenga had a 3-inch reach advantage.
Thomas Williams Jr fought out of the southpaw stance, while Michael Gbenga was an orthodox fighter.
Williams Jr was the less experienced professional fighter, having had 19 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2010, 9 years and 6 months later than Gbenga, whose first professional fight was in 2001. He had fought 180 fewer professional rounds, totaling 82 compared to Gbenga's 262.
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