Deuce Baffer stepped forward with his usual flair, which made everyone in the crowd quiet down and wait for the official call.
Jim Logan stood nearby, ready for the post-fight interview.
Baffer raised the microphone to his lips and looked around the packed arena. "Ladies and gentlemen," his deep voice boomed, "Referee Hank Binn has called a stop to the contest at 3 minutes, 45 seconds of round two!"
He paused, letting the tension rise, the crowd holding its breath.
"Declaring the winner..." he drew it out, stretching the moment, "by TKO... BALIM 'BORZ' CHEMASOV!!!"
There were a lot of cheers and boos in the arena, either way the energy was high.
In celebration, Chemasov raised his arms high and smiled ferociously as Hank Binn raised his hand to show that he had won.
Some fans roared their approval, while others, disappointed in Whittier's loss, voiced their discontent.
