With the London 2012 Olympic boxing competition currently raging, with plenty of controversy and surprises already, Team USA's lone medal winner from Beijing in 2008 is in action in the professional fight game this weekend. Heavyweight Deontay Wilder headlines a Fox Sports Net card from Mobile, Alabama, and below, you'll find the complete weigh-in results for the event.
Deontay Wilder: 228.5 lbs
Kerston Manswell: 251 lbs
Jayson Velez: 127 lbs
Levi Brea: 1265.5 lbs
Dmitriy Salita: 154.2 lbs
Roberto Valenzuela: 149.4 lbs
Thomas Williams: 174.6 lbs
Harley Kilfian: 173.8 lbs
So you have a couple of undefeated prospects in action, highlighted by the Puerto Rican prospect Jayson Velez, and a few other recognizable names as well. But in his home state, it's all about Deontay Wilder, and four years removed from Beijing, it's about time we're seeing him spotlighted and moved along.
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