The rematch went as expected — except for the decision.

Billy Wolfe's 150-pound bout with Nate Johnsen of Upper St. Clair — a rematch of their recent Pittsburgh Golden Gloves championship fight — appeared to give Butler Cubs fighters a victorious sweep Saturday night during the Cubs' annual Fight Night amateur boxing show.

But Wolfe (40-11) lost a split decision to Johnsen on the judge's scorecards — just like he did in the Golden Gloves final.

“I knew it was close, but I felt like I landed the better punches,” Wolfe said. “I was surprised by the decision.

“Still, it was a good fight.”

Bill Wolfe, Billy's father and Cubs boxing trainer, thought his son won the rematch as well.

“The decision didn't go our way, but that guy seemed like he didn't want to mix it up with Billy,” the Cubs trainer said. “He kept backing off, making Billy do all the work.

“Billy did all the work, the other gets the win. That's how it goes sometimes. Anytime you get into the ring ... either win or learn.”

Billy Wolfe felt like he did learn something.

“Obviously, I haven't seen the tape yet, but a couple of our other boxers said I didn't get inside enough, that I was throwing some punches from too far away,” he said. “That's something I'll work on.

“Losing just makes me want to get back in the gym and work harder. Boxing is still my top priority.”

Wolfe, a Worthington resident, graduates from Armstrong High School next month.

Johnsen said he's fought “between 20 and 30” amateur fights. He is headed to Penn State University to major in chemical engineering.

“I'll take a break from boxing while I'm in college, but I plan to come back and go after another Golden Gloves title,” he said.

Johnson added that Wolfe “has a stiff, solid jab and good footwork ... He's tough in there.”

The other three Cubs fighters on the card — James Kozar, Isaac Guenther and Lucas Adams — emerged victorious Saturday night.

Kozar, 19, of Cranberry Township made his boxing debut after just four months in the Cubs gym. He scored a split decision over Tre Williams of Foundation Boxing, also making his amateur debut.

“I didn't feel nervous at all,” Kozar said. “I felt like I was ready for this. The match felt like a heated sparring session.

“I didn't even hear the crowd or see them. All of my attention was on him (Williams).

Boxing trainer Wolfe admitted that “you never know what you're gonna get in a debut fight,” but believed Kozar was in better shape than his opponent.

“You could see the other kid wear down,” Wolfe said. “James comes to the gym every day and works hard. He wanted this and he got in shape for it. He'll definitely fight again.”

Kozar said he's been a boxing fan for a long time and “this was my time to give it a try.”

Guenther, 15, of Prospect, improved to 9-2 with a unanimous decision of LaRon Rockymore (0-4) of Boyce AC. Guenther is 7-0 since leaving a Wexford gym to join the Cubs program.

“They've taught me to box here instead of just brawl,” Guenther said. “I feel like I'm getting better all the time.

“I've won Golden Gloves twice and I'd like to win it a third time. When I turn 20, I'm hoping to turn pro and see where that takes me.”

Adams, 22, has been a Cubs boxer for five years. He improved to 31-10 with a split decision over Lucas Llera of the Wolfpack gym.

Adams' first win with the Cubs was in 2011.

“This is the second time we've fought each other and I got a split decision both times,” Adams said. “I tried to be a little more aggressive this time around.

“We're evenly matched and it was a physical fight, a lot of bumping and grabbing.”

Adams added that he wants to turn pro at some point, but only for one fight.

“I want to experience it, just like (former Cubs boxer, now coach) Ryan Covert did,” he said.

Butler Cubs boxers have won more than 80 different championships since 1976, including local and western Pa., regional, state and national titles.

FIGHT NIGHT at BUTLER CUBS

Juan Jauregui (South Side Youngstown) split dec. over Soulja Cook (USS Fight Academy, Pittsburgh), 60 pounds

Jario Gonzales (Brownson House) unanimous dec. over Guy Gonzales (Dula Boxing). 115 pounds

Orlando Ellis (Kastle Boxing, Johnstown) split dec. over Ashton Owens (South Side Youngstown), 178 pounds

James Kozar (Butler Cubs) split dec. over Tre Williams (Foundation). 141 pounds

Malcom Hudson (Braddock Boxing) unanimous dec. over Ron Turnbaugh (Scorchin Boxing), 178 pounds

Steve Cunningham (USS Fight Academy, Pittsburgh) unanimous dec. over Vinny Austin (Foundation), 132 pounds

Gus Gonzales (Brownson House) unanimous dec. over Jermain Deenen (Scorchin Boxing), 155 pounds

Isaac Guenther (Butler Cubs) unanimous dec. over LaRon Rockymore (Boyce AC), 145 pounds

Lucas Adams (Butler Cubs) split dec. over Lucas Llera (Wolfpack), 185 pounds

Nate Johnsen (Wolfpack) split dec. over Billy Wolfe (Butler Cubs), 150 pounds