Welterweight Kelvin Davis (16-1, 8 KOs) escaped with a split decision victory over Peter Dobson (17-4, 10 KOs) after a hard-fought 10-round fight that drew loud boos from the crowd after the score announcement. The judges scored it 99-91 and 97-93 for Davis, while the third judge saw it 98-92 for Dobson.
Davis boxed effectively early, using his jab, footwork and reach to keep Dobson on the outside and build a lead through the opening rounds. Dobson struggled to get close enough to land consistently throughout the first half of the fight as Davis stayed disciplined and picked out spots with cleaner strikes.
Dobson had more success during the second half of the fight, working his way inside and landing to the body. Davis spent more time along the ropes and in clinches as the action got rougher and more physical.
Dobson’s aggression and inside work helped close out the fight, with several late rounds that were difficult to score. Davis still landed enough sharp counters and straight punches to convince two judges that he had done enough to secure the victory.
Reaction to the decision was negative from many fans online and inside the arena, especially due to the wide 99-91 scorecard in favor of Davis. Several unofficial scorecards had the match much closer, while some viewers believed that Dobson did enough to force a draw or improve the decision.
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Last updated on 2026/05/16 at 22:46
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