JOSHUA BUATSI is taking on his biggest test yet when he faces Craig Richards in a huge South London battle at the O2 Arena TONIGHT.
The 2016 Rio Olympian has enjoyed a fairly troublesome-free career up until now and is undefeated in 15 fights.
Richards, on the other hand, has a record of 17-2, with his most recent loss coming last year at the hands of Dmitry Bivol, who just conquered Canelo Alvarez.
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Buatsi BEATS Richards
The scorecards read, 116-112, 115-113×2 to your winner Joshua Buatsi! Huge win!
Buatsi vs Richards – Round 12
Whoever wins this could take it but I’ve got Buatsi a round up so far.
Richards tries to dig to the body but Buatsi is once against proving to be the more menacing fighter on the onside.
Richards lands a lovely left hook but Buatsi is doing serious work with his jab at the same time.
Both men then land left hooks at the same time as Richards backs up while Buatsi comes forward.
Great final round in there. I have it 7-5 Buatsi but this could also be a draw.
Boxing â Joshua Buatsi v Craig Richards â The O2, London, Britain â May 21, 2022 Joshua Buatsi in action against Craig Richards Action Images via Reuters/Andrew CouldridgeCredit: Reuters Buatsi vs Richards – Round 11
Some beautiful infighting from both men to start the round.
Buatsi looks to have the advantage at close range though. Richards comes back with a couple of big right hands.
But Buatsi lands one back! Great action in the 11th.
Buatsi launches a big uppercut into the chin of Richards, but Spider is holding on and tries to come around the guard with a left hook.
Epic stuff in there tonight.
Buatsi vs Richards – Round 10
Richards gets on his jab to start the round as Buatsi comes forward trying to land a big one again.
Buatsi does get through with a lovely right hand but Richards comes back with a right too.
Buatsi then goes to the body and lands another nice right hand upstairs.
Big round for Buatsi here as he goes on the offensive and lands a big flurry against the ropes!
Credit: Reuters Buatsi vs Richards – Round 9
Buatsi looks to have composed himself a little more but Richards is still landing some nice shots.
He can’t take his foot off the gas here, Richards, he’s going to need these rounds.
Bit ponderous from both men as they look to recover from that epic eighth round.
Buatsi vs Richards – Round 8
Richards needs to get to work in this round if he’s to creep his way back into this fight. Buatsi pulling away with more accurate work.
JB lands a lovely right hand as well but Richards takes it again.
Richards then comes forward and tries to land a flurry on the ropes but it’s countered nicely by Buatsi.
Buatsi is hurt at the end of the round! Big shots land from Richards, what an end to the round!
Credit: Reuters Buatsi vs Richards – Round 7
Slow start to the round from both but Buatsi lands a nice left as Richards goes to back away from him.
Richards answers with a lovely one-two but Buatsi doesn’t blink or think about not coming forward again.
Both men stand in the centre and eye each other up before throwing a pair of jabs together in another even round.
Buatsi chases his man down but Richards looks light on his feet while getting away
Buatsi’s round.
Buatsi vs Richards – Round 6
Buatsi comes forward again and lands a load of punches which Richards refuses to budge on.
He’s winning those rounds in my book, however, JB. Looking the more menacing man in there.
Richards will need to land some eye-catching stuff if he’s to get this on the cards aa the rounds go on.
Boxing â Joshua Buatsi v Craig Richards â The O2, London, Britain â May 21, 2022 Joshua Buatsi in action against Craig Richards Action Images via Reuters/Andrew CouldridgeCredit: Reuters Buatsi vs Richards – Round 5
Both men come out for the fifth fired up and ready to exchange.
Buatsi lands a nice flurry of punches bit he’s struggling to land seriously clean and Richards is happy to take them all while weaving.
Richards comes back and lands a few of his own while JB takes a breather.
Really good round again.
Buatsi vs Richards – Round 4
Both men trading big shots in the fourth here as they work their way onto the inside.
Richards lands a big uppercut but Buatsi comes back with a right hand which looks like it stiffens Richards’ legs.
Crowd are also really into this one, cheering every shot which is thrown, landed or not.
Buatsi definitely the harder puncher here, but he’s yet to trouble Spider.
Buatsi vs Richards – Round 3
Buatsi the aggressor again but Richards lands a lovely right to stumble his man backwards.
Richards then lands a nice left hook around the guard of Buatsi, who comes forward again and digs in a nice right to the body.
Both men going for it in Buatsi’s corner as Richards tries to hold on.
Another really close round.
Credit: PA Buatsi vs Richards – Round 2
JB comes out as the aggressor again but Richards isn’t fazed, despite taking a couple on the chin.
Richards looking quite relaxed in there, Buatsi happy to plod forward in the hope of landing something big.
Richards lands a nice right but Buatsi comes back with a lovely left hook and a right hand.
Another great round.
Buatsi vs Richards – Round 1
Buatsi on the offensive already, looking to land big shots in there, but Richards is coping with the pressure really well.
Spider lands a nice one-two and Buatsi wings in a big overhand right which just misses.
Lovely jab from both men so far. Buatsi doing the chasing, Richards on the back foot.
Close opener. Hard to call but Buatsi finishes with a big flurry on the ropes.
Buatsi vs Richards – Round 1
Here we go!
Buatsi vs Richards
Round 1 will start any moment now. Diamante doing his thing.
Ring-walks on NOW!
Buatsi and Richards are making their way to the ring!
Joshua Buatsi vs Craig Richards is NEXT!
Sweet Caroline reverberating around the O2 Arena right now. Which means the main event isn’t far off.
Cameron wins UD
All three judges call it a shut-out 100-90.
Cameron remains undefeated unified world champion.
And she is desperate to be undisputed this year.
Cameron vs Bustos – R10
The two brave women slug it out but it’s hopeful from Bustos and hurtful from Cameron.
The Brit has boxed well, avoided any damage and showed off some of her skills.
It’ll be a very unanimous win announced shortly.
Cameron vs Bustos – R8
Bustos now sporting a welt and graze under her right eye, Cameron’s precision digs now paying off.
The Argentine is starting to slow too, engine and belief begging to run dry.
Cameron’s trainer Jamie Moore tells her to get her jab going.
But she has already added another round to her tally of 8-0.
Cameron vs Bustos – R7
Bustos looks like she could take 15×3 minute rounds of this punishment.
Cameron’s shots are well picked and precise but there’s not much bite in them.
Bustos has been tagged almost constantly but doesn’t seem to have a mark on her.
Cameron 7 – 0 Bustos
Cameron vs Bustos – R6
Bustos whips up a wild uppercut that misses as Cameron pivots out of danger.
Bustos marching forward but heavy footed and getting tagged for her troubles.
Cameron yet to look fazed or troubled, Bustos never really hurt or wobbled but it already looks like an unanimous decision is on the cards.
Cameron vs Bustos – R5
Cameron lands an instant right hand over the top of Bustos’ guard.
Bustos ducks down into an uppercut and then is clipped by a left hook.
Bustos returns to her corner looking deflated but she will keep swinging until the tenth ends.
Cameron vs Bustos – R4
Bold Bustos tries to go on the front foot and walks into a few digs so reverts to backtracking.
Cameron slashes in a couple of hooks to Bustos’ ribs but the visitor is tough.
It’s another round in the bang for England’s champion. 4-0
Cameron vs Bustos – R3
Bustos is crazy to be dropping her hands and showboating.
Cameron has stopped showing any respect for her power and is staying in range to tee off.
Bustos eats a couple of right hands and now trails 3-0.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
