Australian champion Owen Corrigan remains unbeaten at ThunderDome 55

Owen Corrigan wins in ThunderDome 55 main event

By Global Boxing News30 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Owen Corrigan wins in headline fight at ThunderDome 55 — Owen Corrigan remains unbeaten at ThunderDome 55Mike O’Hara / Dragon Fire Boxing

ThunderDome 55 Results: Corrigan remains unbeaten

Last night, Dragon Fire Boxing Promotions returned to Metro City Arena for yet another explosive night of boxing.

In the main event, Owen Corrigan maintained his undefeated record, defeating Paulo Ratumaikoro by split decision.

The card also showcased a wide variety of exciting fights and quick knockouts.

Owen Corrigan vs Paulo Ratumaikoro

In the card’s headliner, Owen Corrigan defeated Paulo Ratumaikoro by split decision in his first-ever main event.

The win moves Corrigan’s unbeaten record to 7-0.

Coming off a career-best performance against Micah Rivetti, Ireland’s “Bomber” was originally slated to defend his newly won ANBF Australasian Light Heavyweight Title against Cole Smith.

However after Smith withdrew, he was replaced by Paulo Ratumaikoro and the fight took place one weight class above.

Despite the last-minute changes, Corrigan picked up the win in a hard-fought encounter.

Corrigan started the fight patiently, looking to control the range and dictate the pace through pressing the action.

In an attempt to get inside, Ratumaikoro frequently looked to land the overhand right.

Following the advice from his corner, Corrigan began to utilise his jab more effectively in the third round.

However, whenever the Irishman looked to close the distance Ratumaikoro found success with the overhand as he continued to make the fight look ugly in the pocket.

By the fifth round, Corrigan had started to make reads on his opponent, using his pressure to smother Ratumaikoro against the ropes before the final bell.

When the scorecards were read, it was Corrigan who walked away with the split-decision victory.

Providing the valiant effort from Ratumaikoro, the fight highlighted Corrigan’s ability to adapt and problem solve.

With world renowned trainer Angelo Hyder by his side, the sky is the limit for the Irishman who continues to make his mark as a fighter to watch in the Perth boxing scene.

Michael Bazley vs Sheng Xu

In the co-main event, Michael Bazley defeated Sheng Xu via first-round KO.

Fresh off winning the WA State Heavyweight Championship back in May, “Big Bad” Michael Bazley stepped into the ring against Sheng Xu, his second international opponent.

Bazley delivered yet another stunning knockout to maintain his undefeated record.

The fight started with The Aussie controlling the range with his jab while applying effective forward pressure.

Xu, the much smaller fighter, had a difficult time getting inside. When he did, he was met with a flurry of punches that sent him crashing to the canvas.

The Chinese fighter failed to answer the count, giving Bazley yet another KO victory.

Joel Lewis vs Weifang Li

Earlier in the card, Joel Lewis defeated Weifang Li in their rematch, stopping him via first-round TKO.

The two men first met back in May, with the fight ending in a majority draw. This time around, Lewis finished Li early with a brutal finish.

Both men looked to establish their jab early, attempting to stamp their authority on the fight.

During an exchange in the pocket, Lewis rocked Li with a huge right hook that staggered him backwards. The former state champion followed up with a barrage of punches, dropping Li to the canvas.

Lewis, who displayed a much more patient approach, dropped his opponent two more times before the referee waved off the contest.