By Per Ake Persson

Results from Helsinki, Finland - WBC female super featherweight champion and co-promoter of the show tonight Eva Wahlstrom, 22-0-1, retained the title with a majority decision over Melissa St Vil, 10-5-2.

After ten it was scored 96-94, 97-93 and 95-95.

Finland-based Cuban light heavy Dayron Lester, 10-1, upset Niklas Rasanen, 14-2-1, and won on a TKO in the eighth round in a come from behind win. Lester worked the body and Rasanen was hurt and tired at the end even if some felt it was a premature stoppage.

In a scheduled eight-rounder middleweight Henri Kekilainen, 10-5, was upset by Andri Velykovskyi. 11-2, and stopped in seven. It was scheduled for eight.

Super welter: Tomi Silveinnonen, 7-1, beat Johannes Vinasco, 4-1, over six on scores of 59-55, 59-56 and 59-55 and the first loss for Vinasco from Sweden.

Cruiserweight: Samuli Karkakkainen. 7-0, outscored Ivan Lysytsia, 3-8, over six. It was scored 59-56, 58-56 and 59-55.

Super middles: Timo Laine, 22-10, W4-U  Stanislav Sergeev, 1-5-1. 40-36 twice and 40-37.

welterweight: Timo Juhani Hirvikangas, 6-1, W4-U  Alisher Ashurov, 2-18, 39-37, 39-38 twice.

IN OTHER NEWS: Undefeated boxer Isaac Macleod has more than just glory driving him to win Ultimate Boxxer on Friday 27th April at the Manchester Arena, he wants to keep the memory of his late brother Luke alive.

The date is also significant to Isaac as it’s on the day of Luke’s birthday, which he believes is his destiny to be crowned the Ultimate Boxxer.

Isaac admits he nearly hung up his gloves following Luke’s death in 2009 at just 19, but by continuing his career and becoming a champion will be a fitting tribute.

“Luke stayed over at his friend’s house and he never woke up,” said Macleod.

“I was devastated. We were best mates as well as brothers. I was depressed and had to take a break from boxing. I’ve never been able to forget what I saw.

“I decided in the end that rather than quit boxing, I should carry on and fight for Luke’s memory.          

“I’m sure it’s my destiny to win ‘Ultimate Boxxer.’ I just think it was meant to be.”