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West-Knight photos

	Ava Knight and Kaliesha West needed a little time to assess each other's skills in the outdoor arena. The WBO bantamweight belt was the reward. Photo by: Al Applerose
	Knight went on the attack first but West was able to slip and counter in the early rounds. Ref Ray Corona looked on. Photo by: Al Applerose
	Both fighters had moments in the fight that saw ebb and flows for each. Their speed and power was pretty impressive. Photo by: Al Applerose
	During the middle rounds Knight's body shots were forcing yet another change in strategy for West. Photo by: Al Applerose
	West listened as her father/trainer advised on what changes needed to be made in the second half of the tense fight. Photo by: Al Applerose
	Both fighters exchanged furious blows in the last three rounds. It was difficult to determine a winner. Photo by: Al Applerose
	Knight's body work late in the fight was a key to opening up her attack to the head. Photo by: Al Applerose
	The WBO belt remained with Kaliesha West after the judges determined it a split draw. Photo by: Al Applerose
	Oakland's Ava Knight thanked the fans for their attendance and for supporting women's boxing. Photo by: Al Applerose
	Kaliesha West also thanked the fans for staying late in the night. She kept the WBO crown with the split draw. A rematch is a very strong possibility. Photo by: Al Applerose
	Team West and Team Knight pose after the fight. Both felt they won the fight. Photo by: Al Applerose