Result · Saturday, February 3, 2024 · The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, USA
Austin Williams Spectacular Seventh Round Knockout In Las Vegas
Austin Williams vs Armel Mbumba-Yassa · IBF North American Middleweight Title · DAZN

Austin Williams
WinnerRecord going in 15-0-0
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Armel Mbumba-Yassa
Record going in 10-0-0
Fight report
Boxing Only · Feb 3, 2024
Austin "Ammo" Williams delivered a thrilling performance, securing a spectacular seventh-round knockout against a determined late substitute in their 10-round middleweight clash in Las Vegas.
Undefeated Williams demonstrated his dominance by sending Armel Mbumba-Yassa to the canvas once in both the sixth and seventh rounds. Referee Harvey Dock stepped in and halted the contest at 2 minutes and 52 seconds of the seventh round, immediately after Williams unleashed a devastating left hand that left Mbumba-Yassa flat on his back.
Milwaukee's rising middleweight contender, Williams, now boasts an impressive record of 16 wins,11 of them by knockout. In contrast, Germany's Mbumba-Yassa experienced his first professional loss, moving his record to 10-1 with 7 knockouts.
Mbumba-Yassa stepped in as a last-minute replacement for Connor Coyle, Williams' original opponent, who had to withdraw due to an elbow injury sustained during his training camp. While Mbumba-Yassa demonstrated commendable toughness, it was evident that Williams was a superior fighter in terms of skill and power.
The sixth round saw Williams in control, delivering a flurry of punishing head and body shots. However, the seventh round proved decisive, as Williams landed a devastating left hand that sent Mbumba-Yassa sprawling beneath the ropes, prompting the referee to call off the fight.
Williams had previously buzzed Mbumba-Yassa with a straight left in the fifth round, and in the fourth round, his left uppercut had the opponent off balance. Williams showcased his power throughout the match with well-placed punches and maintained control.
The fight was an impressive showcase for Williams, solidifying his status as a formidable middleweight contender. Despite the last-minute change in opponents, Williams proved his mettle in the ring and remains an exciting prospect in the middleweight division.