Clarke Overcomes Apochi; Fuchs Wins The Split Over Ruiz

Cheavon Clarke and Ginny Fuchs Win Tough Undercard Fights

Following ten rounds of mean-spirited action, Cheavon “C4” Clarke (10-0, 9 KO’s) defeated Efetobar “The Nigerian Pit Bull” Apochi (12-3, 12 KO’s) by way of majority decision.

Throughout the first half of the duel, Clarke was able to show great polish utilizing his superior speed and footwork. Despite his Frankenstein-like footwork, Apochi was able to begin draining and troubling Clarke in the middle rounds. His momentum was abruptly stopped when C4 seriously badly hurt Apochi with a crunching left hook right on the button. The Nigerian Pit Bull showed great heart in not going down.

While not as severely, Apochi hurt Clarke in the closing moments of the ninth and then battered him around for the entirety of the tenth. When the fight went to the cards however, Clarke won the day by majority decision to the tune of 95-95, 98-92 and 97-93 (Clarke).

GINNY FUCHS DEFEATS ADELAIDA RUIZ

After ten fast paced rounds Ginny Fuchs (4-0, 1 KO) defeated the interim WBC super flyweight champion Adelaida “La Cobra” Ruiz (16-1-1, 8 KO’s) by way of split decision.

From the very first round, Fuchs set a blistering pace and utilized her superior foot work to give the champion numerous problems. As the match worked its way into the middle rounds Ruiz was able to make her presence known by way of her heavier hands and thudding left hook.

In the end however, Fuchs managed to win the day with her more nimble feet, in-and-out style and higher volume. When the cards were read, she prevailed by split decision to the tune of 97-93 (Ruiz), 100-90 (Fuchs), and 97-93 (Fuchs). With the win, Fuchs usurped the interim WBC super flyweight title.

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