Austin 'Ammo' Williams Wins a Unanimous Decision Against Steve Rolls in Hitchins vs Zepeda Event
In Orlando, Austin 'Ammo' Williams emerged victorious against his most significant adversary thus far, overcoming middleweight contender Steve Rolls in a tight, unanimous decision. The judges unanimously scored the bout 97-93 in favor of Williams, marking a crucial bout in DAZN’s main card event held at Caribe Royale Orlando. Both combatants initiated the match focusing heavily on their jabs, with Williams demonstrating faster and more impactful punches, causing noticeable swelling under Rolls’ left eye. Williams started incorporating powerful shots in the second round, momentarily pushing Rolls back with a straight left hand. In the initial rounds, both Williams and Rolls displayed caution, choosing their moves strategically. Williams, however, managed to land impactful punches, including body shots and hooks, taking the lead in the match. Rolls showed resilience but couldn't counter Williams’s swift moves effectively, relying mainly on blocking Williams's advances. Williams's momentum continued throughout the match, maintaining control with his effective jabs and swift movements, escaping Rolls’s counterattacks. Williams endured a right hand and managed to deliver powerful body shots in the final round, ending the bout on a high note. At the close of the match, both fighters raised their hands in anticipated victory, but it was Williams who walked away triumphant, maintaining his undefeated record at 15-0 (10KOs). This marked his third unanimous decision win in his last four bouts. Rolls, on the other hand, experienced his third defeat, dropping his record to 22-3 (12KOs). His losses included a notorious fourth-round stoppage to Gennadiy Golovkin and a ten-round decision to Edgar Berlanga. The main event featured a bout between Richardson Hitchins, a former Olympian, and experienced contender Jose Zepeda, in a closely watched 12-round junior welterweight match.
