The WBO title had been vacated by Gerald McClellan. Pyatt trailed Kalambay going into the final third of the 12-round fight. Pyatt finished strong to earn the decision. This was the last fight of Kalambay's illustrious career.

DeWitt was ranked fifth by the WBA. UPI reported: "The champion scored at will throughout the bout." Kalambay knocked DeWitt out with a left hook to the chin.