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Pearson lands vicious blow to Okina
(courtesy of Getty Images & Pearson Productions)
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The Dayton, Ohio (Trotwood) native, Pearson had started his career like a raging fire, knocking out a lot of opponents (11 KOs) and going 16-0 in the process.
Under the tutelage of arguably the greatest boxer ever in Floyd Mayweather Jr, his immediate & long term future looked bright for the Pearson camp.
So good, that, in essence, it was looking like the "Young King" (Pearson nickname) was ready to start challenging for serious middleweight title consideration.
However, before his last fight, Pearson felt extremely sick, and and slightly unprepared - literally -
going into work camp that final week.
A man who never makes excuses, Pearson decided to go with the fight and give it his best, although he knew he wouldn't be at 100%.
Pearson would lose his 1st fight in his career, and it would stun Pearson & his camp.
Before that fight rapper Lil Boosie told the Pearson camp it would be a tough one and his boy (Eric Walker) was ready for the challenge.
Pearson looked a little slow, and lost on a decision on Spike TV.
It was Pearsons' first loss as a pro, and it would momentarily stun the Mayweather - Pearson camp.
Now fast forward to last night.
The Pearson and Mayweather camp both knew that in order to get Pearson back on that Championship trail, it would have to start in DC.
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| The "Young King" and "Money Mayweather" pre-fight |
With that being said, Pearson came out strong and won on a unanimous decision by all three judges in a 10-round decision last night on Showtime.
David Braswell, Wayne Smith, & Paul Wallace, all esteemed boxing judges, scored the fight 98-92 in favor of Pearson.
The referee was Billy Johnson.
Pearson looked much sharper in this fight, and seemed to have his jab and counter punch working all night. While Ghana born Joshua Okine (22-6) had some nice moments and landed some jarring punches, he was clearly no match for Pearson.
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| Pearson "Putting Them Paws" on Okine (courtesy of Dre Newton) |
While Pearson wasn't too thrilled with his performance, (He personally gave it a C-), it still was a good effort against a very tough opponent and sets him up to get a possible championship matchup in the near future.
Most times, boxing is not a "pretty" sport. And Pearson understands that as long as the Ws keep coming, the opportunities to be the Young King will be available.
His strategy was simple, yet effective:
Don't get caught with a "One Hitter Quitter," stick to your gameplan, read and react, and get the W.
Sounds like the gameplan from the legend himself.
Pearson showed preparation, calmness and the demeanor that he was "Ready from the Jump".
Could a championship belt be next? It'll definitely be on the topic in the Mayweather - Pearson camp.
Regardless who he fights next, best believe that Pearson will be ready front and center.
He's already back in the gym, as we speak.
Salute the "Young King" on his victory.
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| The "Young King "and Pearsons Promo Team |
NOTES:
The Pearson fight was on the undercard of the Badou Jack - Lucian Bute fight, which ended in a split decision. Jack was irate, calling the decision "Bullshit" and felt like he should have won the fight. While Bute didn't argue about the decision, it did look as if Jack won the fight.
Jack wants to fight James DeGale (23-1) the IBF Super Middleweight champ who narrowly won a mini brawl last night over Rogelio Medina (36-7) of Mexico.
