Minto Pulveriezes Poore in One!

Wednesday night (July 2, 2008) on ESPN 2 WNF in front of a sold out crowd at Pullman Park in Butler, PA, heavyweight contender Brian "The Beast" Minto 31-2 (20) continued his win streak by destroying "Big" John Poore 20-3 (18) in the first round giving the Beast his fourth consecutive first round knock out victory.

Minto, who came into the bout giving up four inches in height took the fight to the big man backing Poore up with a good jab and powerful right hand. All though Poore who was credited by EPSN commentator Teddy Atlas as being the most powerful of the two, could not stand up to the power Minto was unleashing.

Minto caught Poore with a short right hand dropping the big man to the canvas, Poore easily beat the ten count but was met with another fiery flurry from Minto, which once again had Poore down on the floor.

All though Poore reached his feet it was clear that the fight would not go any further, and when "Big" John tasted a right uppercut from the Beast, which was followed by a left hook it was light outs for Poore, and a good night for the hometown heavyweight Brian Minto who successfully defended his WBA Fedecentro strap as well as strapping on the Pennsylvania state heavyweight title.

After the fight, a content and very respectful Brian Minto had nothing but good to say about his opponent, and told ESPN, "I just wanted to get him out of there."

Minto, who hold a number twelve spot in the WBO told ESPN that he feels that he fits right in with the top of the American heavyweight hopefuls, and in his own words demanded, "I am looking for a big fight."

For now The Beast will savor the favor of victory and if all goes as planned with have something big right around the corner.

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