Mullings knocks out Rose to win second Contender Series belt

Sakima 'Mr Smooth' Mullings became the first two time winner of the Wray and Nephew Contender Boxing series when he scored a knock-out victory over Canadian Phil Rose in Wednesday night’s final at the Mico College University.

Showing great speed, power and guile, Mullings, the pre-series favourite, attacked Rose with body punches throughout before scoring the knock out at 1 minute and 8 seconds into the 6th round. Mullings secured his second hold on the title after also winning in 2014. He also collected the winner’s prize of $2 million.