Eric Priest Beats Luis Arias by Unanimous Decision in Las
Eric Priest defeated Luis Arias by unanimous decision in a 10-round middleweight bout on May 30, 2025, at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Priest retained his WBA Continental North America middleweight title. The judges scored the fight 99-90, 99-90 and 96-93, giving Priest a clear win while one card reflected Arias’ persistence.
Priest controls the range
Priest relied on footwork, a crisp jab and quick combinations to manage distance. Arias came forward and tried to turn the contest into a close-range exchange, but Priest moved laterally and met the pressure with counters. The approach helped the younger boxer avoid getting pinned on the ropes and allowed him to choose when to engage.
The matchup paired an undefeated prospect with an experienced opponent who had challenged at a high level. Arias continued pressing and throwing punches throughout the bout, asking Priest to maintain his focus over all 10 rounds. Priest answered with combinations and movement rather than staying in the pocket for extended exchanges. The WBA’s report described a composed performance built around angles, timing and measured offense.
Three scorecards, one unanimous result
All three judges favored Priest, though their totals varied. Two scored it 99-90, while the third had it 96-93. Those cards reflect both Priest’s overall control and Arias’ ability to remain competitive in enough rounds to keep one score closer. The official result was a unanimous decision after 10 rounds, not a knockout.
The win also kept Priest’s regional WBA belt. A regional championship is distinct from the organization’s world middleweight title, so the result should be understood as a successful defense of his WBA Continental North America title rather than a world-title victory. The Las Vegas bout added a meaningful test against a seasoned opponent as Priest continued developing in the middleweight division.
Official result
Eric Priest def. Luis Arias by unanimous decision, 10 rounds (99-90, 99-90, 96-93), middleweight; WBA Continental North America title retained; May 30, 2025, Las Vegas.
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Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
