“The Hurricane” Wins IWBF title defeating Jane Couch

by Ron Samul Northeast Boxing News Jamie “The Hurricane” Clampitt claimed victory over Jane Couch to win the IWBF title in this much anticipate rematch against the season veteran from England. Clampitt came out with aggressive punching, constantly moving and turning her body away from the straight punching Couch. In the first few rounds, Clampitt had control and scored well. The middle rounds were slower for Clampitt and she began to sit a bit and feel the power of Couch’s busy, straightforward attack. By the last few rounds, while Couch had a surge of power, Clampitt managed to hold her off and finish strong. “I felt good in the first four or five rounds,” Clampitt said. “I actually felt like I hit a wall, I don’t know if I was a little dehydrated. I just felt like my legs couldn’t move. Jane’s a busy, busy fighter, and I just wanted to make sure trying to move and use the jab. I found it a little difficult for me five through seven, eight I started picking it up and nine and ten I felt good.” When asked about using her shoulder in the middle rounds to block and give some different looks, Clampitt said, “I was just trying to mix it up. I didn’t want to fight this fight like I fought the last one.” Jamie Clampitt lost to five-time champion Couch in 2004, just two days after Jamie’s trainer Tiny Ricci passed away. While many urged her to cancel the fight, Clampitt went ten rounds. The decision was close and Couch was victorious. The Ring Magazine named it 2004 “Female Fight of the Year.” Clampitt's clean and crisp fighting style and her controlled, smart boxing strategies make her a true champ worthy of being spotlighted for the ESPN fight fans. Northeast Boxing News Video Interview.