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    ‘He’s busted his hand’ – Frank Warren reveals star fought with BROKEN HAND in controversial fight fans called ‘rigged’

    FRANK WARREN has revealed that Hamzah Sheeraz fought with a BROKEN HAND in his controversial draw with Carlos Adames.The British boxer battled with the WBC middleweight champion in Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening.Hamzah Sheeraz broke his hand against Carlos AdamesCredit: GettyFrank Warren revealed the injury after the controversial draw between the fightersCredit: GettyMost fans felt Adames had done more than enough to win, but the judges couldn’t separate the two fighters.The result was given as a contentious split decision draw, leading fans to slam it as “rigged”.Warren defended the performance by Sheeraz, 25, in the ring as he admitted the boxer was not fully fit.The promoter insisted that the Ilford fighter suffered a “busted hand” during the bout.READ MORE ON BOXINGHe told TNT Sport Boxing: “He broke his hand. He has a busted hand. You could see in the fight something wasn’t quite right”I think that’s a fair reflection of the fight, to be quite honest.”One of the judges, I don’t know where he was at with his scoring.”I think he’s struggling at the weight in that fight.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I was looking at him at the weigh-in. He may move up. I’m not sure about that. We’ll have a discussion about that.”We could maybe get a rematch. We’ll wait and see what happens. He done well moving up against a good fighter.Usyk spotted ‘giving Anthony Joshua tips on how to beat Tyson Fury’ in ringside footage at Beterbiev vs Bivol 2.mp4The fight ended in a split-decision drawCredit: Getty”A lot of people didn’t fancy him. I think he gave a good account of himself, especially with a busted hand.”The scorecards of the fight saw one judge give the win to Adames at 118-110, one to Sheeraz at 115-114, and the final one at 114-114.Due to the draw, Sheeraz remained undefeated and extended his record to 21 wins and one draw.Speaking to Sky Sports, he admitted that “errors” were made during the fight.He said: “I’m an overachiever.”I’m very blessed but we’ll go back to the drawing board and fix those errors.”No excuses, I’ve got a hand injury but that’s got nothing to do with the outcome of the fight.” More

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    Dmitry Bivol WINS bloody rematch with Artur Beterbiev as he gets revenge to become undisputed champion of the world

    DMITRY BIVOL got spectacular rematch revenge over Artur Beterbiev and was crowned undisputed light-heavyweight king at the second attempt.Last October the brilliant Russian pair went hammer and sickle at each other, over 12 unforgettable Saudi rounds, which 40-year-old Beterbiev controversially won.Dmitry Bivol is the new undisputed champion of the worldCredit: ReutersA bloodied Bivol beat Artur Beterbiev in a classic encounter in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyBeterbiev put his light heavyweight belts up on the line in RiyadhCredit: ReutersThe 40-year-old won a controversial decision last OctoberCredit: GettyBeterbiev had the better of the middle rounds infront of a raucous crowdCredit: GettyBut it was Bivol who finished stronger and took a majority decision with the judgesCredit: ReutersBut Bivol was superb in the rerun, dropping only a few rounds against the menacing monster and walking out of Riyadh with a majority decision that probably tees up a mouthwatering trilogy.The judges decided it correctly this time, the cards read: Deon Dwarte 115-113, Mike Fitzgerald 116-112 and Jean-Robert Laine 114-114.”I am just so happy,” the 34-year-old beamed.“I can feel a little easier about the first loss now.READ MORE ON BOXING“I worked from the very first round until the last. I was more confident and I just wanted to win so much.“I am ready for any future challenge but I want a little rest now, to heal and then come back.”Classy Beterbiev added: “I don’t want to blame anything, I want to congratulate Bivol and his team.“Now it’s my time to come back.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBivol was up against more than his former Russian amateur national team-mate, again.Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov was allowed in the British Boxing Board of Control ring, to celebrate, after the end of the controversial first encounter.Usyk spotted ‘giving Anthony Joshua tips on how to beat Tyson Fury’ in ringside footage at Beterbiev vs Bivol 2.mp4And the bearded Vladimir Putin mercenary was back in the Kingdom, with his squad of heavies, to support his defending champion once more.Bivol wore shocking bright silver gloves, perhaps in the hope that none of his elite technical punches could be missed by the judges who denied him so cruelly last time out.Beterbiev did his prowling best but didn’t land anything significant.Bivol’s best blow was a cuffing lead left hook that bashed into Beterbiev’s right ear’ole.The opener was close but Bivol grabbed the second with both shiny hands.Beterbiev lunged in too greedily and took a right-hand square on the face that the judges couldn’t ignore.Bivol was tireless over 12 high-class rounds in RiyadhCredit: ReutersAnd right on the bell he switched stance and threw his left as a backhand, which surprised Beterbiev and scored.The third round was stunning, Bivol’s hands were so spectacularly fast that Beterbiev could not avoid them and he was soon scarred with a scratch across his forehead.But the undefeated monster never took a backward step and every punch he threw looked capable of switching Bivol’s lights off.Thankfully for his title attempt and health, Bivol ducked or parried the most threatening attacks,Beterbiev stamped his authority on the fight in the fourth, driving Bivol back for every second of the round, never letting him breathe or settle without thundering in a thudding blow.But the challenger wasn’t buzzed by any, he danced and countered and looked for a chink in his nemesis’ armour.Anthony Joshua gives cryptic update over future amid Tyson Fury fight talk in interview at Beterbiev vs Bivol 2The ruthless defending champ dominated the fifth too, apart from one flush right hand Bivol landed back, after two minutes of torture, it was the Beterbiev show as he shut down the space in the Riyadh ring and unloaded his arsenal into Bivol’s arms and body.Six was the same but even more clear for Beterbiev and damaging for Bivol.In the first clash, Beterbiev showed respect for Bivol’s speed and power but here he was a savage, showing no respect or fear toward his foe.Bivol’s bright start and reflective kit were starting to dim rapidly, as wave after wave of monochrome Beterbiev attack slowly broke him.Bivol never stopped trying but he looked like a well-meaning schoolboy trying to shift an immovable object.Beterbiev – who it has been revealed has unusually large natural testosterone levels for a man of his age – looked unbeatable.Beterbiev dominated for sections of the fight – but tired down the stretchCredit: GettyRound eight was even and exciting again, though, Bivol stemmed the tide from turning totally against him and he should have made the judges think very carefully about their scoring.Nine was a boxing clinic from Bivol, Beterbiev’s ability to cut down and control a ring failed him as he was peppered with shots every time he tried to suffocate Bivol of space.It was a brilliant resurgence from the man who looked beaten in the middle sessions.The tenth was an even affair until the final 10 seconds when Bivol – using a trick right out of the amateur ranks – flew up the gears in the final few moments in a late effort to steal a round that the judges might be undecided on.Bivol paraded his WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO and IBO titles after the fightCredit: GettyThe eleventh was an honour to watch, a blend of violence and elite technical sport. But no glove taps or even nods at the end of each stanza – just pure competition.There was a touch of gloves before the final instalment though, English ref Kevin Parker insisted on it.Beterbiev – now with red marks on both sides of his forehead, almost like horns were about to burst out of his skin – put his foot down and chased Bivol around the ring.They clashed, they slashed at each other and then the bell rang to end the 24th sublime round.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey did embrace – Bivol told us pre-fight that they wouldn’t fake a bond – but Beterbiev opened his arms and insisted on it. It was the perfect end to an iconic boxing rivalry that looks like reaching a hat-trick. More

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    Usyk spotted ‘giving Anthony Joshua tips on how to beat Tyson Fury’ in ringside footage at Beterbiev vs Bivol 2

    IS Oleksandr Usyk giving Anthony Joshua tips to defeat Tyson Fury?The Ukraine champ and the British heavyweight were ringside in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Artur Beterbiev’s rematch with Dmitry Bivol on Saturday.Oleksandr Usyk looks like he’s sharing tips with AJ ringsideThe boxing pair were spotted in Riyadh at Artur Beterbiev’s rematch with Dmitry BivolCameras caught them deep in conversation as they looked to be talking shop.And it appeared that Usyk was giving AJ a lesson in boxing tactics.The video clip prompted fans to ask if Usyk, who has beaten Fury twice, was telling Joshua what he needs to do to beat the Gypsy King.One wrote: “Usyk giving AJ advice on how to beat Fury?”read more in boxingAJ’s own future is up in the air, following his defeat last September against Daniel Dubois.When he was quizzed about his future ringside at The Last Crescendo, he gave little away.”More fights, this is my life, this is what I do.”Right now I sit outside and I watch and then I’ll make my return one day.Most read in Boxing”Right now I sit back as a fan and watch the great people in the sport I love.”‘Aura is crazy’ – Oleksandr Usyk asks where Anthony Joshua is seconds after arriving for stacked Beterbiev vs Bivol cardMeanwhile, Tyson Fury hung up his gloves after his second loss to Usyk back in December.Boxing fans are convinced that Tyson will come out of retirement to fight again.A blockbuster all-British bout against AJ has been long in the making.Fury has announced his retirement five times in total, with his last hiatus from the ring in 2022. More

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    Joseph Parker brutally knocks out Martin Bakole in second round after brave rival took fight on just two days’ notice

    JOSEPH PARKER rewarded Martin Bakole for his super-sub antics with a two-round pasting for racing across Africa to save his show.The 33-year-old Scotland-based heavyweight was digging ditches for a Kinshasa shopping centre to be named in his honour in the Congo on Wednesday.Joseph Parker needed just two rounds to beat Martin Bakole in RiyadhCredit: GettyThe former WBO world champion had been due to face Daniel DuboisCredit: ReutersParker caught Bakole with a solid right hook in the second roundThe Congolese challenger was sent flying by the force of the punchThe entire bout lasted just under 6 minutes, with referee Steve Gray waving the action offCredit: GettyBut when Daniel Dubois was pulled out of his IBF heavyweight world title defence by the British Boxing Board of Control, after being struck down with a virus, Bakole got the unlikely call to face the dateless Kiwi.Bakole’s chief support slot was so hastily arranged that he had to wear Dubois’ personalised gloves, complete with ‘DDD’ logo etched in white across the black knuckles.But they were only on for the warm-up, ring walk and six minutes of action, before the 22st funster was flattened.Up against a former WBO world champion, an 18-hour trip, via Dubai on Ethiopia Airlines, jet lag and a serious lack of sleep, Bakole couldn’t afford to waste energy.READ MORE ON BOXINGSo he dropped his lead left hand low and tried to lure Parker in close where he could be clipped.The Kiwi was too wise and kept jabbing at the giant target from a safe distance but he was grazed right on the bell, when backed onto the ropes.The second round started like a slugfest, Parker seemed crazy for engaging with the unfit behemoth in the few early rounds he could pose a threat.And he looked like he was on a hiding to nothing when he landed a big right hand on Bakole’s beard and he theatrically shook it off.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe crowd cheered the iron chin and amateur dramatics but the fanfare didn’t last long.Parker looped in a right hand that even a fit and fair-warned fighter would have struggled to deal with.Fans hail brilliant moment stunned Joseph Parker discovers he’s fighting Bakole But being propped up on hope and airplane food alone, meant Bakole fell down onto his giant tartan backside.He clambered inelegantly to his feet but he was gone and referee Steve Gray did the right thing in waving the action off with Bakole in a very dangerous spot.Speaking to DAZN, Parker said: “I want to thank the people of Saudi Arabia and my team. “Martin Bakole, thank you very much for accepting the invitation and for giving me a good fight.”I’m fit, I’m strong and I’m healthy thanks to these men. “Who’s next? How can I fight for the world title next? If [Oleksandr] Usyk wants a dance partner next, then we can get Uncle Frank [Warren] in here.” More

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    ‘I don’t know what fight that fella’s watching’ – Fans fume at ‘rigged’ result on Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 undercard

    BOXING fans slammed Carlos Adames’ contentious split decision draw with Hamzah Sheeraz as “rigged”.Most felt WBC middleweight champion Adames had done more than enough to win but the judges couldn’t separate the two fighters.Fans slammed Carlos Adames’ contentious draw with Hamzah Sheeraz as ‘rigged’Credit: GettyMost felt WBC middleweight champion Adames had done more than enough to winCredit: GettyBut the judges called it a split decision drawCredit: GettyOne judge had it 118-110 for Adames, another scored it 115-114 for Sheeraz, while a third had it even at 114-114.The huge scorecard discrepancy left TNT commentator Richie Woodhall was left utterly dumbfounded.After seeing the 118-110 scorecard, Woodhall said over comms: “I don’t know what fight that fella’s watching.”The result – which Adames’ took well – received an angry response from fans who flooded to social media to protest the decision.READ MORE IN BOXINGOne wrote: “OMG I’m sorry but Sheeraz got wasted here that’s a robbery can’t be a draw for s***.”A second said: “WOW. Adames clearly won that fight. That looked rigged.”A third added: “Robbery! Adames definitely won.”Another tweeted: “F*** right off!!!! No way a split draw. Sheeraz lost by about six rounds.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMeanwhile, somebody else posted: “Adames has been robbed.”But promoter Frank Warren revealed after that Sheeraz had in fact broken his hand during the fight.Anthony Joshua gives cryptic update over future amid Tyson Fury fight talk in interview at Beterbiev vs Bivol 2Adames retained his WBC middleweight title and challenger Sheeraz was frustratingly cautious – despite some serious orders getting sent his way by the sport’s most powerful man, Turki Al-Sheikh.The 21-0 Ilford middleweight earned a crack at the WBC world champion – and a chance to become Britain’s newest breakout boxing star.The proud Pakistani-Londoner had the Riyadh crowd right – and kingmaker Turki Al-Sheikh – in his corner as he was cheered into the ring and the Dominican was booed by all but one small corner of the arena.Adames, 30, bobbed and weaved into range, under Sheeraz’s freakishly long levers and jabs, but could not connect with anything thudding.Our 25-year-old undefeated ace was on the backfoot for all of the opener but he was happy scoring from there and landed the most jabs by a distance.Little Adames grew in confidence and stature in the second but Sheeraz remained disciplined and picked him off from the safety of a 4in height advantage.The third round was the dullest of the evening, so far, as Adames stalked and stalked and Sheeraz just warned him off with prodded jabs.FOLLOW THE ACTION FROM RIYADH WITH OUR BOXING LIVE BLOGAdames retained his WBC middleweight title via a controversial drawCredit: GettySheeraz’s performance was quite flat by his standardsCredit: GettyBut Sheeraz turned it on and enjoyed his best stanza in the 11thCredit: GettySheeraz came alive at the start of the fourth, bedding his knobbly knees and whipping a left hook into Adames’ ribs and then rifling down a right hand. And then he played matador as the bullish champion shadowed him around the ring looking for power punches.It looked like Sheeraz was going to gift Adames the fifth by being too cautious on the outskirts of the ring.But just before the bell he unloaded a few piercing shots that angered the champ enough that he battered his chest after the bell and demanded more of a fight from the challenge in the sixth.Sheeraz obliged and tried to be offensive but Adames was used to punches raining down at him and dipped and slipped past most of the efforts with impressive composure.Round seven was an exhibition of elite shadow boxing, as Adames dodged every one of Sheeraz’s meaningful digs and the Brit caught all of Adames’ looped efforts on his golden gloves.Adames landed a peach of a right hand in the third, that smacked the sweat off of Sheeraz’s brow.But before he could get carried away, Sheeraz pinged him back with an identical shot that sent snot skywards.By the ninth round Sheeraz had still not worked out Adames’ masterful lateral movement, sometimes he would sink and slide below the Brit beanpole’s waist.But he went too low with one punch and got a warning from Panama ref Hector Afu.Sheeraz’s performance was so flat that, before the tenth round, Al-Sheikh walked around the VIP seats and into Sheeraz’s corner to tell him he had two desperate rounds to pull something from the fire.It’s amazing what a director order from the richest and most powerful dictator in boxing can do, as Sheeraz turned it on and enjoyed his best stanza in the 11th, with three big shots harming Adames.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd Sheeraz landed the cleaner shots in the last shift too but, despite the urges of the crowd, refused to put his foot on the gas and coasted to the final bell.And the result felt a fair reflection of a promising fight that never caught light. More

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    Brave electrician Josh Padley wins over fans with amazing Mike Tyson tattoo and spirit in loss to world champ Stevenson

    JOSH PADLEY put on the performance of a lifetime to take pound-for-pound American superstar and three-weight king Shakur Stevenson nine rounds.The 29-year-old Doncaster electrician was crawling through roofs on Tuesday, installing solar powers for a daily rate.Josh Padley took on Shakur Stevenson in Riyadh for a world titleCredit: GettyFans were quick to notice Padley had some unusual inkThe incredible ink shows Mike Tyson punching ZeusBut, when American Floyd Schofield pulled out of the fight with a mystery illness, the fearless super-sub called his long-suffering boss to book a very short-notice holiday for a shot at the WBC lightweight world title and boxing greatness.Before the shock call came, Padley had plans to work all week and then spend the weekend doing DIY in his new home.But instead he made mouthy Stevenson look like a flat-pack bully who needed every ounce of strength and skill to overcome a man who does the sport part-time.Padley did Yorkshire and the nation proud in the opener, throwing right hands at Stevenson’s toned body and tricking him with clever feints.READ MORE ON BOXINGThe lairy champion grinned when the challenger dared attack him but Padley was utterly fearless.And it wasn’t long before his remarkable back tattoo caught fans’ attention on the PPV.The 29-year-old has a bizarre ink featuring legendary heavyweight Mike Tyson.In the huge tatt, Tyson is seen punching Greek god Zeus square in the face. Most read in BoxingOne fan gasped: “One thing I can say about Padley so far is that’s a hard-a** tattoo on his back.”While another said: “That Padley tatt goes hard.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSStevenson landed some wicked combinations in the second – just after Padley’s little pocket of fans took over the Riyadh arena with a ‘Padley Wonderland’ chorus.But the brave Brit ate the shots up and threw back his own, defying all the ratings between them.Frank Warren’s Commonwealth Gold medalist Lewis Williams builds to second pro fight | Contender Watch the full episode of Contender on Sun Sport’s YouTube channel NOW as we exclusively go behind the scenes with Lewis WilliamsThe third was nip and tuck too, right until the final seconds when Stevenson unloaded a volley of expert blows that buzzed the Englishman and buckled his legs, thankfully the bell came right on cue.Stevenson’s promises of a brief and one-sided beatdown were proven totally empty by the fourth, when Padley again soaked up his best work and tagged him back.By the fifth Stevenson had to try dirty tricks, slashing a southpaw lead hook at Padley when the ref had ordered them to break.But Padley was then hurt by a legitimate body punch that robbed him of his lungs but not his heart and he tucked up and slashed back, to hear another bell.There was a lone and soft female fan in the darkness somewhere shouting “Go on Josh!” all through the sixth, when he needed it most.Padley was deep under fire and taking a beating but he refused to melt and even backed Stevenson back onto the ropes twice and hurled shots back like a hero.Stevenson landed a sickening body shot in the seventh, a normal man would have folded in half and taken the payday.But Padley bit down on his gumshield, sucked in the agony and ended the session hurling shots back as he continued to humble the Floyd Mayweather protege.This was supposed to be a one-sided massacre but the only thing getting slaughtered was Stevenson’s reputation and standing in the pound-for-pound list. Padley was simply magnificent and making a mockery of every ranking and rating in the entire convoluted sport.Padley did take an eight count in the ninth when one body blow too many took its toll.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd he was back on the canvas seconds later when another rib shaker left him gasping.Shakur got his hat-trick of ninth-round knockdowns right on the bell and his team threw in the towel to end the incredible showing of super-human courage from the working-class hero at the right time. More

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    Anthony Joshua gives cryptic update over future amid Tyson Fury fight talk in interview at Beterbiev vs Bivol 2

    ANTHONY JOSHUA gave a cryptic response when answering a question about his boxing future.AJ was sitting ringside for The Last Crescendo in Saudi Arabia – where Dmitry Bivol is out for revenge against Artur Beterbiev in their lightweight rematch.Anthony Joshua gave a cryptic response when answering a question about his futureAJ was spotted chatting closely with unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr UsykCredit: GettyRiyadh’s bill has been dubbed as the greatest in boxing history, with Callum Smith handing Josh Buatsi the first pro LOSS of his career.Zhilei Zhang was then stopped by Agit Kabayel, Hamzah Sheeraz earned a controversial draw with Carlos Adames and Brit electrician Joshua Padley won over fans as he took Shakur Stevenson nine rounds in a brave defeat. All that came before Joseph Parker knocked out Martin Bakole within two rounds after he replaced Daniel Dubois at late notice following the Brit’s illness.Joshua joined a star-studded list of boxers watching among Saudi’s elite.READ MORE BOXINGBut the 35-year-old didn’t leave fans with much to go on when he was quizzed on his future.On what’s next, AJ said: “More fights, this is my life, this is what I do.”Right now I sit outside and I watch and then I’ll make my return one day.”Right right I sit back as a fan and watch the great people in the sport I love.”Most read in BoxingAJ’s ambiguous words were not the usual tough-talking messages the public typically hear from active boxers.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSInstead of calling opponents out and showing an urgency to return to the ring, AJ hinted that his next fight isn’t coming any time soon.The Watford boxer didn’t indicate a close return and made it sound like it could perhaps happen in the distance future.’Aura is crazy’ – Oleksandr Usyk asks where Anthony Joshua is seconds after arriving for stacked Beterbiev vs Bivol cardMany – including promoter Eddie Hearn – had hopes that Tyson Fury will overturn his retirement and fight AJ.Fans are convinced that Tyson, 36, will come out of retirement to fight again.A blockbuster all-British bout against AJ has been long in the making.Fury has announced his retirement five times in total, with his last hiatus from the ring in 2022.Meanwhile, AJ was spotted chatting closely with unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk ringside tonight.FOLLOW THE ACTION FROM RIYADH WITH OUR BOXING LIVE BLOG More

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    Zhilei Zhang brutally knocked out by Agit Kabayel as Chinese warrior, 41, stopped for first time in career

    AGIT KABAYEL climbed off the deck to chop down 20-stone, 6ft6in Zhilei Zhang.The underdog gave away six inches in height and three stone in weight but beat the breath and enthusiasm out of the loveable veteran inside six fun rounds.Agit Kabayel beat Zhilei Zhang in a desert dust-up in RiyadhCredit: GettyThe German picked himself off the canvas to beat the giant Chinese veteranCredit: GettyZhang was unable to take anymore punishment in the sixth roundCredit: GettyBarring a fifth-round knockdown, Kabayel showed exactly how a good little’un beats a good big’un, flooding Zhang’s basement until the Great Wall fell.China’s 41-year-old southpaw started the bout like a man who knew time was not on his side.FOLLOW THE ACTION FROM RIYADH WITH OUR BOXING LIVE BLOGZhang chased the Kurdish German around the ring, slashing at his head from every angle.READ MORE ON BOXINGKabayel, 32, was clever and stayed out of range, he stabbed at Zhang’s body and threw the occasionally looped right hand.Twenty stone Zhang started to fatigue from as early as the second but every punch Kabayel connected with his shaven bowling-ball of a head bounced right off.The better shots from the 2017 Derek Chisora conqueror were the whipped hooks to Zhang’s never-ending torso.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMost read in BoxingMoments after Callum Smith and Josh Buatsi had put on a valiant show of light-heavyweight body punching, these two titans gave us an XXL version, in slower motion.Kabayel seemed confident that surviving the first half of the bout would allow him to pick off an exhausted veteran late on.Worrying new footage shows moment Deontay Wilder gets brutally KO’d by Zhilei Zhang while COMPLAINING to refereeKabayel poured on the pressure thick and fast in the fourth, like chilli sauce on kebabs, his self-confessed guiltiest pleasure.But Zhang was far more resilient than the sort of late-night pitta bread that melts limply in your hands at 3am.Kabayel was coasting the fifth after a minute of one-way action.But Zhang threw a three-punch combination that looked clumsy when the first two missed, but the final right hook shot landed flush and Kabayel was decked and had to crawl up after eight seconds.Kabayel rallied though and almost burst Zhang with a body assault as soon as the sixth started.It looked like Zhang was beaten and needed to take a knee but he battled on and kept taking blows.Eventually, Kabayel toppled the giant and Zhang folded into the canvas and could not rise in time to continue.Kabayel had hit the canvas during a dramatic fifth roundCredit: Getty More