Ari Ashari, left, and Ross Walker trade punches at a fight at Cascades Casino Hotel in Langley last weekend.

Ari Ashari, left, and Ross Walker trade punches at a fight at Cascades Casino Hotel in Langley last weekend.

Boxer scores decisive victory

Tomari Boxing and Kickboxing Club’s Ross Walker defeated Vancouver’s Ari Ashari by unanimous decision on Friday night in Langley.

A Nanaimo boxer won a matchup of undefeated fighters this past weekend.

Tomari Boxing and Kickboxing Club’s Ross Walker defeated Vancouver’s Ari Ashari by unanimous decision on Friday night at the Cascades Casino Hotel in Langley.

Ashari had recently won the Combsport Vancouver amateur boxing city title in the 154-pound division.

According to a Tomari press release, Walker used his speed to avoid the power punching of Ashari and connected with fast counter punches to take the win.  Walker is now 4-0.

To see submitted photos from the fight, please visit www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports.

Nanaimo News Bulletin