At the Resorts World Catskills Epicenter on Saturday night, Carlos Takam made his United States debut against the granite chinned, Detroit native, Craig Lewis (now 14-4 7KO's). 

The two went to battle from the opening bell.  Takam wasted no time showing off his impressive agility, especially for a 255 lb. heavyweight.  By round two, Takam took control, landing an overhand right that could be heard echo through the majestic mountains of the New York Catskills. ;

However, Lewis stood tall, proving his ability to take a monster punch.  Takam continued his attack for the remaining eight rounds of the scheduled ten round fight, earning the unanimous decision victory. (99-91 (x2), 96-94).

Takam had this to say about his US debut, "I'm very happy to have made my first fight in the United States last Saturday.  It is a beautiful entrance.  It's a dream for me to box in the United States, in the the field of legends like Ali, Holyfield and Mike Tyson. Many thanks to my promoter Joe [DeGuardia], my team and all my fans around the world. US fans get ready for more exciting moments coming soon."

In the co-feature, "Action" Anthony Laureano won an eight round decision over Brian Jones, (Clarskville, TX now 15-11 9KO's).  After a feel out round in the first, it was all action for the remainder of the 8-round fight. The scores were 80-72 (x2), 78-74). 

Richie "Popeye The Sailor Man" Rivera went toe to toe to win an eight round decision with another slugger in Israel Duffus (Los Angeles, CA now 19-6 16KO's).  The scores were 80-72 (x2), 78-74.