Welterweight Champ Curtis Cokes retains his crown, beating Francois Pavilla of France, with whom Cokes fought to a draw in Paris, earlier this year. Cokes gains a TKO over Pavilla in the tenth then the Frenchman's manager throws in the towel. Establishing shot - Boxing fans, sport spectators. CU -Medium - The two boxers in the ring, the referee watching. Medium CU - One boxer has on white trunks and the other is wearing dark trunks. Medium CU - The boxer in the white trunks "Curtis Cokes" is landing some heavy punches to the upper body and face of the boxer in the dark trunks "Francois Pavilla" of France.. Medium CU - Curtis is punching Francois in the face, in the chest, on the side, the back of the neck. Medium CU - Francois starts fighting back but it's all in vain, Curtis connects a left punch to the jaw and Francois falls to the canvas. MS - Francois struggles to his feet and is wobbling as he try s to walk. A mandatory eight count takes place, and out of the left side of the screen a towel is thrown into the boxing ring by Francois trainer, the fight is over! Cokes retains his crown.