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Troy Isley and Joseph Hicks middleweight boxing match

Overview

Undefeated middleweight prospect Troy Isley and former U.S. Olympic team captain Joseph Hicks were scheduled to face each other in a 10-round bout on August 15 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The match carried personal significance due to a rivalry established during their time on the U.S. Olympic boxing team.

Isley won the contest via unanimous decision, with judges scoring the fight 97-92, 96-93, and 96-93. While Hicks found early success with a jab and a right hand, Isley took control during the second half of the fight. Isley’s victory improves his professional record to 17-0, though he incurred a point deduction in the fifth round for a kidney shot. Analysts noted that despite the win, Isley may need higher-caliber opposition to solidify his standing in the middleweight division.

Entities

State Farm Arena · Troy Isley · Salita Promotions · Joseph Hicks

Timeline

  1. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Troy Isley defeats Joseph Hicks by unanimous decision in Atlanta

    Troy Isley improved his professional record to 17-0 after defeating Joseph Hicks by unanimous decision in an Atlanta middleweight bout, though questions remain regarding his elite-level potential.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Troy Isley vs Joseph Hicks set for middleweight bout at Shields‑Scott card

    Undefeated Troy Isley faces former Olympic captain Joseph Hicks in a 10‑round middleweight bout on Aug 15 in Atlanta, part of the Shields‑Scott undercard.

Sources

boxingnews24.com · eastsideboxing.com