Hilario beats Litzau for the IBA Americas Super Featherweight Title;

Vanda outpoints Pudwill

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (April 18, 2009) St. Paul’s Matt “The Predator” Vanda (40-9, 22 KO‘s) won a majority decision Saturday night at Target Center outpointing Tocker Pudwill in an 8-round middleweight bout.  Vanda’s win was part of a 6-fight card that also featured Wilton Hilario’s 5th round TKO of Allen Litzau Hilario’s win earned him the IBA America’s Featherweight title and bragging rights over his long-time nemesis.

Other winners on Saturday included Litzau’s younger brother Jason Litzau (24-2, 20 KO’s) who returned to the ring after a one year absence and beat Phillip Pane (16-23-1) in a 4th round TKO. Earlier, Jon Laboda remained unbeaten (5-0) taking out Patrick Cape. Cerreso Fort also remained unbeaten as a pro beating Bobby Kliewer while welterweightt Donny Tierney was a winner in his pro debut beating Zach Schumach in a 4-round decision.