Anthony Mundine & Sonny Bill Williams easy wins | Thebigtip

From Heraldsun.com.au

BOXING showman Anthony Mundine won a unanimous points decision against his handpicked opponent, Argentinian Carlos Jerez, in their WBA international light middleweight bout last night.

And Sonny Bill Williams knocked out New Zealander Ryan "Hulk" Hogan on the undercard.

Mundine,  the No.2 contender for the WBA title, had superior reach and fire power and landed some heavy blows during the 12 round contest.

But to Jerez's credit he withstood the barrages and kept moving to avoid making himself an easy target for Mundine's strong jabs and right hooks.

Two judges scored the fight 118-110 while one scored it 120-109.

"I really feel good," Mundine said.

"He was cagey and could counter so it was a good walk out for me tonight.

"I thought I was getting stronger (at the end) and I was glad it went twelve rounds although I tried

No sooner had Mundine finished his post bout speech when Sydney-based pugilist Ryan Waters jumped into the ring to challenge "The Man".

The pair stood face to face and Mundine then pushed Waters before they were separated.

"Lace `em up now out the back. I am ready for another 12 rounds," Mundine said.

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