NATHAN Gorman LOST to Bohdan Myronets on points tonight in Bolton. Cousin of Tyson Fury, Gorman was determined to bounce back following his loss to Fabio Wardley last year.
But he was unable to become the guile of Myronets in the ring, losing on the judges scorecards.
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Chloe Watson vs Justine Lallemand (Round 2)
Lallemand comes out of her corner in positive mood.
She lands a combination of punches showing Watson she means business.
Watson comes back into the round and manages to find a way through the Lallemand defence.
The first two rounds, it is difficult to separate the two fighters who have both landed points scoring punches.
Chloe Watson vs Justine Lallemand (Round 1)
This European title fight offers huge opportunity for both fighters.
Both fighter start positively in this ten-round contest.
Watson is landing some punches on Lallemand and gets her on the ropes but the bell saves her.
Quite an even first round, Watson just edging it.
Next up…..Chloe Watson vs Justine Lallemand
Nathan Gorman vs Bohdan Myronets
That is a big blow to the career of Nathan Gorman.
All the talk before the fight was of him planning on having a go at the British title in the division.
Hopes of that seem distant now after a defeat that may even spell the end of his career.
Take nothing away from Bohdan Myronets, he fully deserved his win this evening.
Bohdan Myronets wins 77-76 on judge’s card
Nathan Gorman vs Bohdan Myronets (Round 8)
Myronets needs to dig deep in this final round as the pundits have him one round up on his opponent.
A draw would seem like defeat now after his form in the earlier rounds.
He lands a good right hand, pushing Gorman back.
The Ukrainian goes over the top with a right and lands.
Gorman is showing no urgency, it almost seems he is struggling to find the energy.
Into the final minute of the fight, Gorman goes with a big left that Myronets feels.
The bell sounds, it is all down to the judge’s decision now.
Nathan Gorman vs Bohdan Myronets (Round 7)
The pressure is on Nathan Gorman now.
He needs to do something big to win this fight.
Just edging the next two rounds will probably not be enough for him to win the fight on the card.
Gorman is landing more punches now but needs to do a lot to swing the judge’s decision to get a win.
Myronets has dipped in the last few rounds and needs to keep to the boxing that saw him get into a position to win this fight.
Nathan Gorman vs Bohdan Myronets (Round 6)
Gorman is constantly having to have his shorts pulled up by his corner and the referee.
He does not look like he has lost the weight to justify that, in fact fighting at his heaviest weight tonight.
Gorman needs to find some urgency as he may only have six minutes to save his career after this round.
Myronets is not looking in any danger but at this weight you can be knocked out by that one punch.
Nathan Gorman vs Bohdan Myronets (Round 5)
If Myronets can win this one, it will be seen as an upset.
Gorman is well behind his opponent in the scoring currently.
He just seems to be trying to keep the Ukrainian at bay but manages to connect with a left hook.
Myronets lands another good uppercut and is looking the busier of the two fighters.
Nathan Gorman vs Bohdan Myronets (Round 4)
Myronets lands another right and follows it up with an uppercut that connects also.
The Ukrainian is landing more power punches in this round.
Gorman is warned by the referee for punching around the back of the head.
Nathan Gorman vs Bohdan Myronets (Round 3)
Gorman is continuing with the attempts at big hooks but even when they are catching Myronets, they are glancing blows.
Myronets is feeling them a little still but trying to counter with his own punches.
His is fighting to his game plan still, looking to wear out Gorman.
Myronets is probably just ahead on the scorecard.
Nathan Gorman vs Bohdan Myronets (Round 2)
It has been 370 days since Gorman’s last fight.
The cousin of Tyson Fury, he is looking to find his rhythm still.
Myronets is landing jabs but nothing that seems to be rocking Gorman at all.
With this being an eight round fight, it could be all about who has more in the locker in the latter rounds.
Nathan Gorman vs Bohdan Myronets (Round 1)
Gorman goes in with a big hook from the off but misses.
It seems his tactic is to ‘go big or go home’.
Myronets is looking to weather the storm and wear him donw.
Gorman is carrying a lot more weight than his opponent, as a result, his punches don’t carry as much power.
Fight night continues in Bolton
We have three more fights ahead in the next part of the billing.
It all starts with Nathan Gorman getting back into the ring after some lay-off.
There could be some ring-rust for the heavyweight as a result.
Main billing for event coming up
We now approach the main fights of the evening now.
Not that we are complaining about what we have seen already.
It has been some good quality boxing in Bolton so far.
Mathew Rennie vs James Moorcroft
Despite there only being one judge scoring the fight, he reached a fair decision with that fight.
Both boxers gave good accounts of themselves but over the course of the eight round, Rennie just edged it, which was reflected in the close score being only two points.
Moorcroft boxed well and landed some good hits but Rennie seemed to land more scoring shots.
Mathew Rennie wins the fight by judge’s score
Mathew Rennie vs James Moorcroft (Round 8)
Rennie starts the round well, coming on the front foot and landing punches.
It seems to spur Moorcroft into attacking boxing and he lands some good punches himself.
Over the course of the fight, you would have to say Rennie has landed more scoring punches.
Both fighters and throwing, and landing, big punches.
This final round is a bit of a slugfest.
Mathew Rennie vs James Moorcroft (Round 7)
The penultimate round of this bout.
Moorcroft keeps coming forward, while Rennie is trying to send his responses from the backfoot.
Rennie is moving well and manages to dodge the big shots his opponent is going for.
You would have to feel that Rennie is impressing more on the scorecard, meaning Moorcroft needs a massive final round.
Mathew Rennie vs James Moorcroft (Round 6)
Credit where it is due to both boxers.
When one lands a good punch, the other immediately responds.
The fight is taking its toll on both fighters more now.
Rennie is trying to land those uppercuts as Moorcroft walks in.
Not much to choose between the two in that round.
Mathew Rennie vs James Moorcroft (Round 5)
Moorcroft is giving a really good account of himself here.
With Rennie’s record, many expected this to be a far more straightforward fight for him.
This one is quite an even round until Rennie lands a good uppercut.
These shots do not damage Moorcroft but will no doubt drain the tank a little more.
Moorcroft then lands a right hook which Rennie responds well too.
Mathew Rennie vs James Moorcroft (Round 4)
Rennie is showing some good feet movement as his opponent advances.
Moorcroft is looking to come on the attack more and land some big jabs.
Both fighters are looking like they have plenty in the tank still.
Moorcroft lands a big jab to the jaw in the closing stages of the round.
He seems to be getting through Rennie’s defence more and more.
Mathew Rennie vs James Moorcroft (Round 3)
Rennie is changing stances all of the time and getting caught.
When he switches to southpaw is definitely having more success.
Moorcroft has landed some good punches in the round but Rennie has landed more scoring shots in that round.
Mathew Rennie vs James Moorcroft (Round 2)
Both fighters exchange punches early in the round.
Moorcroft’s reply to a jab puts him on the backfoot somewhat.
Neither fighter has landed anything to cause their opponent big problems so far.
Rennie is throwing some bigger punches but not connecting.
Mathew Rennie vs James Moorcroft (Round 1)
This one is scheduled to be an eight-round contest.
Rennie looks to work the jab in the early stages.
Both boxers look quite busy in the first round.
Moorcroft has gone into the round more as the round went on as Rennie seemed to take his foot off the gas.
Even round all in all. More
