Tyrone Brunson Quietly Makes KO History
Lion Heart Boxing Productions promoted Middleweight and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's own Tyrone "Young Gun" Brunson (18-0, 1 KO's) quietly made boxing history today June 08, 2007 with the amazing feat of securing eighteen first round knockouts in as many outings.
(PRWEB) June 9, 2007 -- Lion Heart Boxing Productions promoted Middleweight and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's own Tyrone "Young Gun" Brunson (18-0, 18 KO's) quietly made boxing history today June 08, 2007 with the amazing feat of securing eighteen first round knockouts in as many outings.
With 18 consecutive first round knockouts, Brunson tied the world record for consecutive knockouts set by current WBA Super Featherweight Champion Edwin Valero of Venezeula on February 25, 2006. Brunson ran his record to 18-0 with 18 first-round knockouts at the Sky City Casino in Auckland, New Zealand, by stopping veteran Jamie Waru with four seconds remaining in the opening stanza.
"I feel great," said Brunson by telephone from New Zealand. "Jamie came to fight and took a lot of shots but he couldn't take them all. With around four seconds left in the round, I hit him with a bunch of combinations and the ref stopped it when Waru went down."
John Glozier, Waru's manager added, "Jamie Waru was determined to be the first fighter to survive the first round against Brunson. He took the fight to Brunson, used every survival tactic in his arsenal and almost made it. Unfortunately, it was not to be. Brunson was simply too fast and too strong for Jamie. When I first saw Brunson's record, I thought Waru could take him on with his experience as veteran of forty fights, a veteran who has been in there and gone the distance and rounds with some of the best in his class all over Oceania. After Brunson's performance tonight, I am convinced Brunson is real special and expect great things from him."
The world record for consecutive first round knockouts come on the third month anniversary of Brunson securing what was then considered an incredible feat of securing fifteen first round knockouts in as many outings on March 09, 2007. With 15 consecutive first round knockouts, Brunson tied the United States of America and North American record for consecutive knockouts set by Young Otto (119-30) more than a hundred years earlier, on October 6, 1905, between March 28, 1905 and October 6, 1905. Brunson tied the US and North American record for consecutive first round knockouts by knocking David Johnson (1-6) of Cincinnati, Ohio in 52 seconds at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA.
Brunson almost did not tie the US record for first round knockout due to a freak accident. Early in the bout, Johnson got tangled with referee Dale Grable, fell, and seemed to have injured his ankle. A game Johnson, despite a seeming limp, decided to fight on and indicated to the referee that he would like to fight on. Unfortunately for him, Johnson was knocked down with a barrage of punches from Brunson a few seconds after deciding to continue after the entanglement. This time, Johnson, writhing in pain, had no choice but to elect not to continue and was ruled out by TKO.
Had Johnson decided his accidental injury from tangling with referee Grable was too severe to continue when it happened, the bout would have been ruled a No Contest and Brunson's run for the record would have ended at fourteen. Instead, Brunson survived the accidental threat to his run toward the boxing record books and is now 15-0, with fifteen first round knockouts.
With the Johnson win, Brunson secured the US and North American record for consecutive first round knockouts. The difference between Otto and Brunson's record is that Otto started his streak on his twentieth fight against Jack Doyle (Debut) when Otto was already 19-1 as professional. Brunson's streak started with his professional debut. Consequently, Brunson is the first North American in history to pull off fifteen consecutive first-round knockouts to open a career.
Brunson is one of the least hyped prospects in modern times and one of the best-kept secrets in Boxing. No parades, awards, accolades, toasts, roasts or other celebratory victory parties are planned until the world record for consecutive first round knockouts is surpassed. Currently on Brunson's sights is breaking the world record of 18 consecutive first round knockouts set by Edwin Valero. Valero, like Brunson, started his streak of first round knockouts with his pro debut.
Asked what his plans were after he tied the record for consecutive first round knockouts, Brunson fastidiously said, "I am going to Disneyland."
Brunson's promoter Edward Mendy added, "I am truly proud of Brunson for being patient and sticking with our plans for him. When Brunson breaks the record, it will lift a heavy burden off of all of our shoulders. The burden of making history is very real. However, I have no doubt that Brunson will break the world record for consecutive knockouts, fulfill his destiny and take his place among the storied champions of boxing. It is no hyperbole when I say that 'Brunson may be the biggest and brightest star boxing has ever produced.' All of us at Lion Heart Boxing Productions are excited by the possibilities Brunson presents and are looking to have him introduced to the world in a television fight real soon."
Lion Heart Boxing Productions sent Brunson to New Zealand in early May with one singular purpose--to tie or break the world record for consecutive knockouts. The Waru fight was Brunson's third consecutive fight in New Zealand. But for a fight scheduled for May 31, 2007 falling out, Brunson would have broken the record on June 8, 2007. Brunson returns to the United States on June 12, 2007.
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