Hrjove Sep (proper) on the assault versus gentle heavyweight contender Dan Azeez. Their June 15 bout in London led to an eight-round draw. (Photograph Credit score: Lawrence Lustig, BOXXER)
Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe are set for his or her anticipated rematch, this time with a significant title at stake. Billam-Smith (19-1, 13 knockouts), The Ring’s No. 1 cruiserweight, dangers his WBO cruiserweight belt for the second time. Riakporhe (17-0, 13 KOs), No. 5 at 200, enters his first title struggle however holds a July 2019 win over Billam-Smith.
Their scheduled 12-round bout headlines a Sky Sports activities/Peacock+ telecast Saturday from Selhurst Park in London.
Dan Azeez Held To Eight-Spherical Draw In Bounceback Combat
A must-win situation noticed Dan Azeez (20-1-1, 13 KOs) battle mightily as he barely prevented a second straight defeat. The Ring’s No. 6 gentle heavyweight was compelled to srttle for an eight-round draw versus Croatia’s Hrvoje Sep (12-2-1, 9 KOs) over eight rounds. Referee Bob Williams scored the competition 76-76 to provide the stalemate.
Azeez entered the struggle on the heels of a 12-round resolution to countryman Joshua Buatsi (18-0, 13 KOs), No. 3 at 175, on Feb. 3 at OVO Area Wembley. The eight-round bout versus Sep was supposed as a confidence restorer however practically proved disastrous.
Sep rapidly timed Azeez’s proper hand and responded in form. The visiting Croatian additionally scored with left hooks to the physique as he surged forward halfway via.
Azeez’s low punch output and incapability to regulate drew concern from Buddy McGirt, Azeez’s head coach. The Corridor of Fame former two-division champ lit into Azeez after the fifth spherical, as he urged his cost to not search for one punch at a time.
The recommendation was heeded in rounds six and 7, which noticed Azeez return to a gradual jab and with proper fingers behind it. Sep dialed up the strain within the eighth and closing spherical as he sought a significant upset victory. It was nonetheless mission completed as he held the contender.
Francesca Hennessy Honors Nanny Joan In Win Over Dorota Norek
Opening the five-fight telecast, Francesca Hennessy (4-0, 1 KO) outpointed Poland’s Dorota Norek (7-5, 1 KO) over eight rounds. Referee Mark Bates scored the bout 77-75 for Hennessy, who devoted the win to her Nanny Joan who handed away on Could 12.
Francesa Hennessy pushes via tears throughout post-fight interview following June 15 win over Dorota Norek, as she pays tribute to her Nanny Joan, who handed away on Could 12. Photograph Credit score: Lawrence Lustig, BOXXER
STILL TO COME
10 rounds, gentle heavyweight
Ben Whittaker (7-0, 5 KOs), West Bromwich, West Midlands, 175.3* kilos
Eworitse Ezra Arenyeka (12-0, 10 KOs), Cheshire by way of Lagos, Nigeria, 175 kilos
* Whittaker has two hours to shed 5 oz.
12 rounds, cruiserweight
Isaac Chamberlain (16-2, KOs), 200 kilos
Jack Massey (21-2, 12 KOs), Marple, Cheshire, 200 kilos
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