Brian Battease (born September 11, 1983 in Japan) is a professional boxer.

In 1989, Battease moved to Wahiawā, Hawai'i and began boxing. Battease became a six-time state champion during his amateur career, leading to a 3rd-place finish at Golden Gloves nationals in 2005.[1]

Professional career

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Battease moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to turn professional. Battease remained undefeated until his seventh fight vs Dustin Day. After Battease landed a vicious combination that caused Dustin Day to put his hand on the canvas, referee Kenny Bayless did not score it a knockdown. Battease still received 38–37 score from Al Lefkowitz but judges C. J. Roth and Jerry Ross scored the bout in favor of Day, 38–37.

Battease responded with a convincing unanimous decision victory over Isaac Hidalgo, improving his professional record to 5–1.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Teammates come out swinging". The Honolulu Advertiser. May 27, 2005. Retrieved January 30, 2010.
  2. ^ "Noche de boxeo caliente en el Orleans en el desierto de Las Vegas". BoxeoMundial.com. October 24, 2009. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2010.