In a mini upset, 35-year-old Malik Scott (38-2-1, 13 KOs) was forced to get up off the deck to defeat 44-year-old #9 WBC heavyweight Tony Thompson (40-6, 27 KOs) by a 10 round unanimous decision on Friday night on Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce TV at The Venue at UCF in Orlando, Florida.
Scott used good movement to out maneuver the older man throughout the majority of the bout which did prove entertaining viewing. Scott's mobility paired with fast hands was the undoing of the largely pedestrian Thompson who was looking to secure a third world title shot, this time against WBC King Deontay Wilder who sat ringside. Malik was by far the sharper of the two, but by his own admission needs more activity having only fought once in a full year, another solid win over former title challenger Alex Lepai in Australia.. Scott was hurt by a single right hand in the ninth round but was experienced enough to regroup from the knockdown and stick to the game plan.. Scotts win could throw him into a position where he could be considered for a title in the near future if he is moved right, but considering that he lost to a current champion, Wilder in a single round it's not a rematch many would be queuing up to see.. But it does seem for the minute that in his 15th year as a pro Malik Scott has found his finest hour..
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