Australian Welterweight Lance McDonald Draws Attention at Weigh-In
In an unusual and attention-grabbing display, Australian welterweight Lance McDonald drew significant media attention at the weigh-in ahead of his match against Matthew Hosking. The fighter from Queensland took to the scales wearing nothing but a revealing g-string, striking a defiant pose for the cameras before leaving the stage, an act that quickly went viral across social media channels among boxing enthusiasts.
Despite not elaborating on his choice of attire, McDonald’s confident demeanor remained intact as he faced the cameras, even when filmed by Nikita Tszyu for the Main Event TV broadcast.
Match Outcome and Career Overview
Nevertheless, McDonald’s eccentric weigh-in did not translate to victory in the ring; he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Hosking during their four-round showdown at the Pat Rafter Arena in Tennyson. The bout was part of the undercard for the highly promoted fight between Liam Paro and David Papot. McDonald, who began his professional career in 2024, now holds a record of 1 win, 2 losses, and 1 draw, with one of his fights ending in a knockout. In contrast, Hosking enhanced his undefeated streak to 3-0 with this victory.
While McDonald is known for his vibrant personality, which certainly draws spectators, he still seeks to build a more consistent performance in the ring. Since turning professional just last year in Loganholme, his journey has included only one win among two setbacks and a draw, indicating a need for improvement.
Notable Performances of the Evening
The evening of boxing was not solely focused on McDonald. The event saw other notable performances as well:
- Liam Paro (27-1, 17 KOs) secured a unanimous decision win over David Papot (30-1-1, 6 KOs) with scores of 117-111 and 116-112 on two cards, solidifying his position as a leading welterweight.
- In the super featherweight division, Liam Wilson (17-3, 10 KOs) earned a technical knockout against Jorge Santana (15-2, 12 KOs) in the fourth round.
- Jacob Ng (16-1, 12 KOs) showcased a quick victory against Rikki Naito (25-5, 8 KOs), ending the fight within a minute due to an injury Naito sustained.
- Dharringarra Trewhella (6-0, 5 KOs) maintained his unbeaten status by defeating Lachlan O’Shea (9-7, 4 KOs) via TKO in the fifth round.
- Floyd Masson (17-2, 12 KOs) achieved a convincing victory against Johan Linde (6-3-1, 2 KOs), winning by unanimous decision.
- Ken Aitken (12-2, 6 KOs) claimed a narrow split decision victory against Sonny Knight (4-2, 1 KO).
- Danny Keating (11-0, 7 KOs) continued his undefeated run with a knockout achieved within less than a minute.
The event was streamed live on Kayo Sports and Main Event, highlighting the rich talent pool across Australia’s boxing landscape, with Paro and Wilson emerging as standout performers of the night.
