ISIAH THOMAS BEATS JORDAN SHIMMEL BY UD

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A New Crown, the Power of Innovation, and the Eternal Legacy of Sal Sánchez

By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán

A new world champion shook the boxing world on Saturday with a display of courage, valor, …

LAS VEGAS -- In the supporting main event of the Shumenov-Flores WBA Interim Cruiserweight title, Isiah Thomas of Detroit (15-0-0, 6KO) won by unanimous decision over Jordan Shimmel of Aheboygan, WI (19-1-0, 16KO) and captured the USBA Cruiserweight title Saturday night at the Palms Casino & Resort.

Judges' scores: Tim Cheatham - 98-92, Glenn Feldman - 97-93 and Glenn Trowbridge - 99-91.