Roxanne Perez vs. Amy "Lita" Dumas (Flyweights on ESPN+)

Before the fight: Tonight at the Mohegan Sun Arena, the home base for Carnation Creations, two pro wrestlers turned boxers clash in a flyweight showdown. Roxanne Perez and Amy "Lita" Dumas had a score to settle after Perez attacked Lita following last month's Paige vs. Trish fight, where Lita was in Trish's corner. Perez had made her return to Carnation Creations that night after losing her debut fight to Auli'i Cravalho last Fall, and was looking for redemption. Lita, on the other hand, was making her boxing debut, and wanted to impress her mentor Trish Stratus, who was also a former pro wrestler and off-and-on flyweight boxer in the FCBA. 

Roxanne took a moment to speak before the fight. "Since I lost my debut match, I've been hard at work in Laredo, Texas improving myself and getting stronger. I know I have a lot to prove and I'm ready to fight." She says in her traditional cheery tone. Roxanne comes through the curtains first in a blue checkered boxing robe, with a cherry-red outfit from bowtie down to boots underneath. Fellow Carnations boxer and wrestler Lola Vice accompanies her as her second.

Afterwards, Lita took a moment to speak with an ESPN reporter. "Last month, I was planning to support my girl Trish, until Roxanne wanted to sucker punch me. I'm just NOT going to take that laying down. If Roxy wants a fight, she got one." Lita comes through the curtains next, wearing a sheer white robe which contrasts with her all black outfit. Trish comes as her second, mean mugging for the camera, sporting a shiner that Paige gave her.

Even still, both fighters enthusiastically touch gloves before the fight, and the twelve round flyweight bout is on!

Round 1: The fight started with a bang, as Roxy came out swinging and took control of the first round. She used her superior speed and aggression to overwhelm Lita, who seemed nervous and tentative in her debut round. The zoomer landed more punches and moved around the ring with greater ease than her opponent, while Lita struggled to find her rhythm and timing. Perez won the round by a wide margin on the judges' scorecards, going up 10 to 8.

Round 2: After a stern talking-to from Trish after the first round - "Quit embarassing me, Amy!" - Lita shows more confidence and skill in her second round. She used her reach and footwork to keep her opponent at a distance, and landed some hard combinations that rocked Roxanne's head back. The red fighter was unable to close the gap and get inside Lita's range, and suffered more damage than she inflicted trying to do so. Lita wins the round by a wide margin on the judges' scorecards, tying it up 18-18.

Round 3: Immediately to start the round, Roxanne surprises Lita with a sudden burst of energy and caught her off guard with a left hook that sent her to the canvas. Lita was stunned at this, and falls on her right side. Even though she tries to get back on her feet, but she's unable to get back on her feet and beat the count.

After the match: Trish comes in immediately to put Lita's arm over her shoulder and keep her upright. Lola comes into the ring, partially to back up Roxanne and partially just to talk trash, but the victor sticks her right arm out to bar Lola from getting too close. After Lita stabilizes on her feet, Roxanne comes in for a hug, and after Lita deliberates for a second, she comes and reciprocates as the crowd cheers. The two seconds stare off, still distrustful of the other, until the hug breaks and both fighters leave the ring.