Fists of fury
boxing, Sports
July 26, 2018

Fists of fury

Canadian Salas outclasses Jamaica’s Holmes for Contender title, $2 million

Team Canada’s Ricardo Salas (right) moves in and forces Team Jamaica’s Richard “Frog” Holmes on the defensive during their title fight of the Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum Contender Series at the National Indoor Sports Centre on Wednesday night. Salas won by unanimous decision in the 10-round contest. In addition to the title belt, Salas walked away with $2 million. (Photo: Hurbun Williams)

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