Douro Boxer Cody Crowley Earns Majority Decision Victory Over Abel Ramos In Las Vegas Bout

Emotion was overflowing for Douro boxer Cody Crowley as he is one step closer to challenging for World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight title after his win over Abel Ramos in an elimination match at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

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Crowley won his fight on his 30th birthday by majority decision with the judges scoring it 116-112, 115-113 and 114-114 in a 12-round bout. He improves his record to 22-0 with nine knockouts.

Ramos initially knocked down Crowley in the 11th round and was initially ruled so as Crowley’s glove appeared to touch the canvas. The Nevada commission reviewed the knockdown and corrected that call, saying Crowley’s glove did not touch.

The Douro southpaw had dedicated his fight to his father who took his own life last year. This was his first fight since his passing.

Cody voice was quivering and fought back tears during his post-fight interview with Jim Grey as he was overwhelmed with emotion.

“I worked my whole entire life for this opportunity,” said Crowley. “The last two years I didn't want to live because I couldn't get my shot. Fights kept getting cancelled. I've been training since July. I've been broke and I wanted to take my own life and I didn't. My dad did. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be here today.”

Prior to the fight, Crowley had pledged to raise $55,000 for Team 55: Let’s Tackle Suicide Awareness as he has had mental issues during the course of his life. There was $18,840 already raised from a raffle prior to his fight.

“Anyone who is thinking about taking their own life, who doesn't want to be here, I'm proof you can keep fighting and you will win,” he explained. “I just want to say I love my dad and I love my mom and without them, I wouldn't be here today and I wouldn't be the man I am.”

Crowley is possibly slated to fight the winner between the second-ranked Yordenis Ugas and fifth-ranked Mario Barrios with their fight scheduled for the summer.

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