Brandon Moore Claims Technical Decision Over Stanley Wright in Wild Affair

Verona, NY - The towering 6'6" Brandon Moore from Lakeland, Florida, looked well on his way to handing Stanley Wright a decisive first career loss—until an accidental headbutt abruptly turned the momentum and forced the fight to the cards. Still, Moore emerged victorious via technical decision, improving to 18-1 (10 KOs), while Wright, of Charlotte, North Carolina, slipped to 14-1 (11 KOs).

From the opening bell, Moore used his reach and movement to full effect, snapping jabs from range and repeatedly catching Wright coming forward. Near the end of Round 1, Moore unleashed a crisp right hand that buckled Wright’s knees, setting the tone for what looked to be a dominant night.

In Round 2, Moore turned up the volume—blasting Wright with a rapid 1-2-3-4 combination and punctuating the flurry with a clean right hand that sent the 34-year-old crashing to the canvas. Wright barely beat the count and was clearly hurt, saved only by the bell to end the round.

Round 3 began with Moore stalking for the finish. But in a moment that changed the trajectory of the bout, Wright—desperate to turn the tide—came forward and collided heads with Moore. The impact opened a severe gash over Moore’s left eye, which required an immediate check from the ringside physician. The fight was allowed to continue but would not last long.

With the cut worsening and blood flowing freely, the bout was halted at the end of Round 5, triggering a technical decision under New York State rules.

The judges had it clearly for Moore:: 50-44, 50-44, and 49-45. While the method of victory wasn’t what Moore envisioned, the result was clear. It marks his fourth straight win since a fifth-round knockout loss to Richard Torrez Jr. in 2024, and it reinforces his position as a fringe contender with upside.

For Wright, the defeat comes just four months removed from his breakout upset win over Jeremiah Milton—proof of the thin margins in the heavyweight division. Though game and tough, Wright was simply second-best until the unfortunate clash of heads.

This marks yet another odd chapter in Moore’s career. His previous bout against Skylar Lacy ended in a disqualification win when Lacy shoved him through the ropes. Now, a technical decision stops what looked to be a breakout performance before the payoff.

Still, Moore’s poise, power, and ring generalship were on display. And if he can stay active and healthy, his mix of physical attributes and boxing IQ could spell problems for others just outside the top tier.

As for what’s next, Moore may now be positioned for a meaningful step-up fight—assuming, of course, the next outing doesn’t come with more chaos attached.