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Thunderdome 50 Results: Perth’s Francis Chua captures WBC glory

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Perth boxing fans were treated to another thrilling night of fights as Dragon Fire Promotions celebrated their 50th Thunderdome event at the Metro City Nightclub on Friday night.

The main event saw Francis “The Removalist” Chua capture the WBC Australasia Silver Lightweight Championship, after a hard-fought win over China’s fourth ranked Lightweight Xiaotao Su.

The card also saw The Isle of Man’s Sam Rennie capture WBC gold of his own, as well as other exciting fights.

Francis Chua defeated Xiaotao Su

In the main event of the evening, Francis Chua defeated Xiaotao Su by Unanimous Decision to win the WBC Australasia Silver Lightweight Championship.

The fight for Chua was his first in three years since losing to Hironori Mishiro in May 2022.

Going into this matchup, many fans wondered how the Perth Native would look after his long hiatus from the ring, but Chua proved he could still hang by returning with a huge win.

Throughout the fight Chua took the action to his opponent, by landing a mix of uppercuts and hooks while both fighters were in each other's range. Su often found a home for his lead left hook during the exchanges.

Mid way into the fight, Chua started to walk down his opponent while ripping to the body.

The Aussie continued to press for the finish in the final round, as he landed multiple shots that looked to have his Chinese opponent hurt.

However, Su fought back as the fight went the distance and Chua was announced the winner by unanimous decision.

At 39-years-old, Francis Chua looks like he hasn't missed a beat in the ring.

Having already been in the ring with top tier fighters like Liam Wilson and Kye Mackenzie, the Perth Native looks to add a few more names to that list before he hangs up the gloves.

Sam Rennie defeated Asyer Alumin

In the co main event, Sam Rennie defeated Asyer Alumin to win the WBC Australasia Silver Super Featherweight Championship.

The win for Rennie makes him the first ever boxer from The Isle of Man to win a regional title.

Over the past few months Sam Rennie had been taking the West Australian boxing scene by storm, with flawless victories in his first two fights.

It came to nobody's surprise when Rennie was given a WBC title fight this early in his career and when the stakes were high, Rennie delivered another shut out performance.

Rennie stayed in control of the fight, using his jab and superior footwork to keep his opponent guessing.

In the third round, Rennie was instructed by his corner to be more aggressive. After following his coaches’ instructions, Rennie dropped Alumin with a left hook to the body.

The Englishman continued on the front foot in the fourth round, as he knocked his opponent down again with a right hook before the referee waived the fight off.

With yet another dominant win from Sam Rennie, it is clear to see that the sky is the limit for this exceptional prospect.

Billy Quinncroft defeated Bilal Seidu

Earlier in the night, Billy Quinncroft defeated Bilal Seidu to win the WA State Cruiserweight Championship.

The title win for the 33-year-old marks the first in his professional career, as his record improves to three wins and zero losses.

The fight started off strategic, as Quinncroft used his jab efficiently in the early rounds.

Seidu did his best to turn the fight into a brawl, but the Englishman remained calm throughout his opponent’s onslaught.

Later in the fight, Seidu’s power punches started to get through, culminating with a huge right hand in the final round that got a reaction from the audience.

Seidu tried to finish his opponent off, but Quinncroft held on for the final bell.

Before the scorecards were about to be ready, fans wondered who would be victorious in this fight of two halves.

The win however, was Unanimously given to Billy Quinncroft to a roar from the Perth crowd.

Quinncroft will most likely defend his State Title against Will Cleggett who won his fight earlier in the night.

Owen Corrigan defeated Alex Muster

Ireland's Owen Corrigan delivered a stunning performance as he knocked out Alex Muster in the third round.

The victory advances Corrigan’s undefeated record to three wins.

Muster approached the fight aggressively with his looping hooks, but the Irishman remained calm and started to land his crisp right hand.

Corrigan began landing his jab in the second round, before knocking his opponent down twice just before the bell.

The onslaught from Dublin’s “Bomber” resumed in the third, as he dropped Muster with a huge right hand while they were up close.

Muster was able to answer the count, but after one more flurry of punches the referee put a stop to the contest, giving Owen Corrigan the TKO victory.

With yet another dominant performance to his name, it is only a matter of time before Owen Corrigan gets the opportunity to fight for a title.

Thunderdome 50 Full Card Results

WBC Australasia Silver Lightweight Championship
Francis Chua DEFEATED Xiaotao Su by Unanimous Decision

WBC Australasia Silver Super Featherweight Championship
Sam Rennie DEFEATED Asyer Alumin by Fourth Round TKO

WA State Cruiserweight Championship
Billy Quinncroft DEFEATED Bilal Seidu by Unanimous Decision

Owen Corrigan DEFEATED Alex Muster by Third Round TKO

WA NITRO Light Heavyweight Championship
Binny Folan DEFEATED Rusty Oates by Third Round TKO

Joel Lewis DEFEATED Hongjun Shi by Fourth Round TKO (Retirement)

Will Cleggett DEFEATED Cameron Moffat by Unanimous Decision

Alan Pond Cup 2025
Beejay Boonket vs Habib Kheriakhah ends in a Majority Draw

Bahtiyar Sonyol DEFEATED Jack Thompson by First Round TKO (Shoulder Injury)

Tara Enoka DEFEATED Harma Yesti by Unanimous Decision

Yousef Radwan DEFEATED Adam Marshall by Split Decision (Exhibition Fight)

Rigor Angeles DEFEATED Mitch Arnold by Third Round TKO (Corner Stoppage)

Coverage By: Lewis Moss




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