07/02/2026
In the 10 rounds main event, Deonte "SLZZP" Walker (22-1, 21KO) faced off against Fredrick "General Okunka" Lawson (31-6, 23KO) for the WBA NABA Silver Title at 147lbs in Saint Paul, MN. Lawson is a former WBC International Silver, IBF International Welter, IBF African Welter, West African Welter Champion who wanted to spoil Walker's plans for a title shot. Walker used his massive height and reach advantage to neutralize Lawson's otherwise, dangerous jab. Following his corner's instruction, Walker fought primarily on the outside, but whenever he did make his way in - he invested heavily to the body with his power punches hoping it would pay off later in the fight. A veteran of 37 fights, Lawson employed a counter punching strategy hoping to catch Walker with a heavy cross and ultimately tested his jaw a few times, but it held up. Walker used feints, his lead hand and heavy body shots and handled the challenge with the poise of a champion. With one minute left in the final round, Walker trapped Lawson on the ropes, made him miss and proceeded to pick him apart with powerful shots. Defenseless and unable to answer, Mark Nelson stepped in to stop the fight. At the time of the stoppage, all judges had Walker comfortably ahead with Plunkett and Brunette grading it a shutout (90-81) and Mariano had it (88-83). Deonte walker moved his record to 23-1, 22KO and has announced himself on the world stage.
North American Boxing Association World Boxing Association / Asociación Mundial de Boxeo Deonte Walker 15th Round Boxing
Photos: Todd Voit