Hughie Fury vs Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko LIVE RESULTS: Reaction as Fury secures dominant WIN on boxing return

Goodnight from us

Thanks for tuning in with us for Fury’s long-awaited comeback.

It was a bit of a stroll, where the heavyweight blew away some cobwebs after a three-year absence.

But, he won points which is all that matters.

No shame in Dovbyshchenko’s performance, who can go back to Camden Town with his head high.

It’s goodnight for now.

Confirmation of your winner

It really was nothing more of a sparring sessions for Hughie.

But he prevails after getting a good workout.

Fury by decision

Well, the ref thought it was closer than we thought.

Fury wins it 59-56 by way of decision.

He lifts Dovbyshchenko’s hand in the air. The Ukrainian put up a good fight.

Good workout, though, for Fury.

It went all six rounds

Now to the judges’ scorecards.

I mean, Fury walked it.

It will be interesting to see what the scores do.

Fairplay to Dovbyshchenko, he was worth his money.

Showboating

Dovbyshchenko does a little dance in the ring after hitting Fury with a good right.

Fury has hit a few shots at Dovbyshchenko and his opening up a little bit more.

It’s a grandstand finish in the final round.

Best round from him, despite getting a hit.

Nothing more than a workout

Fury is strolling this.

He’s a class above Dovbyshchenko, that’s for sure.

This is a good workout, and all about getting some minutes in the ring.

It’s a professional display.

End of Round 2

Dovbyshchenko might fancy this.

He is standing up to the 6ft6in Fury, who is showing he’s a decent boxer with a good IQ.

End of round two and once again not much between them.

Good first round

Hughie Fury looks a little ring rusty, but in decent nick.

He’s thrown a few decent hits, his defence looked good.

Dovbyshchenko is standing up to it though.

Nothing to pick between them in the opener.

Ring walks complete

It’s not quite Riyadh is it Rotherham?

But it’s baby steps for Fury on his return.

We’ve just done the ring walks, and we’re set to get underway.

By the way, Dovbyshchenko comes via Camden Town.

Fury’s next

And here’s the tale of the tape.

That was close

Referee Michael Alexander had it by just one single point.

It was scored 76-75, astonishingly, in Molloy’s favour.

It was that close.

Molloy remains unbeaten, but he was given a hell of a scare.

What a final round

Toe-to-toe, both fighters showing incredible determination and spirit.

Molloy and Herrera have put on a showpiece.

What heart from the Mexican, what bottle from the Irishman.

It went all eight rounds, now it’s the judges who will decide.

He’s weathered the storm

Molloy has shown a lot of character to weather the storm.

Somehow he’s still on his feet, slugging away.

There’s blood to the nose of Herrera.

A combo from Molloy followed by a right hand hurts the Mexican.

No way

Molloy is down!

And he’s in trouble.

A persistent attack to Molley’s body from Herrera, and now the Irishman is flagging.

My gosh. Can he hold on in the sixth.

Waiting for his moment

You just get the feeling Molloy is getting ready to pull the trigger.

Fairplay to Herrara, the Mexican is doing all he can though.

Molloy is having to work for it, showing good defence.

Another cracking show.

Working the body

Molloy is skipping around the ring, working Herrara’s body.

He’s quick, agile, and aggressive.

Looks a very decent prospect this Irishman.

We’re heading for the fourth round.

Next up

It’s the hotly tipped Kieran Molloy up next.

Here’s the tale of the tape.

AJ in his sights

One man who Hughie might want to fight, but would possibly be out of reach, is Anthony Joshua.

Back in 2023, the 6f6in cousin of Tyson called AJ out.

Hughie told Pro Boxing Fans: “I’d absolutely blitz him.

“They’re the fights I want. Joshua honestly wouldn’t stand a chance.

“He’s a complete stiff altogether. There’s nothing about him whatsoever. I think he’s a stiff and it couldn’t be an easier fight.”

Result

Nicola Hopewell becomes the champ!

And she gets a huge from pal Ebanie Bridges, who has been by her side for all of it.

Judges scorecards seemed a bit wider than we thought.

The scores were 96-94, 99-92, 97-94.

Hmmm.

It’s gone to the judges

An explosive final 10th round saw both Hopewell and Ruegg go for it.

Ruegg was so consistently persistant.

Hopewell might’ve technically been the better the boxer over the contest.

Over to the judges.

Close contest

To be fair, this could be the fight of the night.

We’re going into the last round now, and there is nothing in this one.

Well done to both fighters – it’s been a contest and a half.

It might just come down to this last round.

Not the best record

Back to the main event, Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko’s record isn’t the best.

26 fights, he’s lost 15 of them and won 10.

There’s been a single draw.

You’d think Fury should walk this, wouldn’t you?

Might have been wrong

We’re into round five of 10 now.

Somehow Ruegg is holding on in there. She’s tough as anything.

Hopewell has a few cuts of her own, but is throwing the best combos.

Where’s this going now?

Meanwhile…

Could someone turn the lights on at Rotherham’s Magna Centre?

You can’t see a thing outside of the ring, no reactions from the crowd, nothing.

Is there anyone even there?

Round 2

And it’s already opening up between these two sluggers.

Ruegg is cut, Hopewell can smell blood (she can see it too).

Hopewell is dancing around the ring, and looks to have the upper hand.

This won’t last long.