BOXING: Federal Way’s Thompson wins national TV debut | VIDEO

Federal Way boxer Vincent Thompson won his first bout on national TV by defeating Joell Godfrey on May 25 in ESPN's Friday Night Fights.

May 26, 2012 2:49 pm
Federal Way heavyweight Vincent Thompson remains undefeated in his professional career following his victory May 25 on ESPN's Friday Night Fights.
Federal Way heavyweight Vincent Thompson remains undefeated in his professional career following his victory May 25 on ESPN's Friday Night Fights.

Mirror staff reports:

Federal Way boxer Vincent Thompson won his first bout on national TV by defeating Joell Godfrey on May 25 in ESPN’s Friday Night Fights.

Thompson (11-0, 2 KOs) defeated Tennessee fighter Godfrey (14-7-1, 6 KOs) with a unanimous decision in the eight-round heavyweight matchup. Judges scored the fight 80-72, 80-72 and 78-74. (WATCH THOMPSON’S FIGHT HERE)

Boxinginsider.com reports that Thompson controlled the fight from the start against a passive Godfrey, and at one point, knocked one of Godfrey’s contact lenses out.

Former lightweight title challenger Ji-Hoon “Volcano” Kim (24-7, 18 KOs) defeated lightweight Alisher “Ali” Rahimov (23-1, 12 KOs) in the 10-round main event. The fight was held in St. Charles, Mo.