December 6, 2003
Emerald Queen Casino
Tacoma, Washington
Photos and report by Mike Blair
of Boxing Prospects
Beth Westover of Boise, Idaho, 120 pounds, made her professional
debut against Michelle Herron, of Bothell, Washington. It
only took thirty seconds of the first round for Westover to shake off
any nervousness and gain control. Herron, who had the height and reach
advantage, used it wisely in the opening thirty, but after that the
fight was all Westover. She applied constant pressure, fighting in
close, and keeping Herron backpedaling most of the fight. Herron lost
one point in round four for holding, but at that time, it made no
difference. Westover won the unanimous decision 40-35 on all three
judge's cards. Westover is now 1-0-0 (0KO), and Herron dropped to 1-2-0. |