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    Deontay Wilder makes his exact prediction for Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin

    DEONTAY WILDER has given his prediction for Anthony Joshua’s upcoming clash with Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin.Joshua, 34, will fight for the third time this year when he steps into the ring in Saudi Arabia on December 23.
    Anthony Joshua, left, will face Otto Wallin, right, on December 23Credit: Getty
    Deontay Wilder, right, is expected to face Joshua if they both win in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
    The Olympic gold medallist will appear on the same card as American knockout artist Wilder, 38, with the Alabama boxer preparing to take on one of AJ’s former opponents, Joseph Parker.
    If both Joshua and Wilder win in the Middle East, they are expected to face one another next year.
    And Wilder has backed the two-time world heavyweight champion to stop Wallin – whose only defeat in 27 professional bouts came at the hands of Tyson Fury in 2019.
    When asked by ESNews for a prediction, Wilder said: “Joshua. I think Joshua knocks him out. Six to eight rounds.”
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    Joshua has beaten Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius since suffering back-to-back defeats at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk.
    Meanwhile, Wilder has fought just once since losing to Tyson Fury for a second time in October 2021.
    That appearance resulted in a first-round KO victory over Helenius in October 2022.
    Legendary heavyweight Evander Holyfield recently had his say on a potential Joshua-Wilder fight.
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    And he believes AJ is a perfect opponent for the concussive punching power Wilder possesses.
    He toldĀ ES News: ā€œI think Wilder will get him.
    “I think heā€™ll get him because of the big shot, and because of the style Joshua fights.
    “He stands off and heā€™s open, and when youā€™re open that way [Wilder] will get the right hand on you.” More

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    Inside world of cigar-smoking drug cheat Jarrell Miller who raps, is heavier than Thor and left Eddie Hearn ā€˜disgustedā€™

    DEONTAY WILDER once revealed he wanted a body on his record, but Jarrell Miller has made a more vicious vow to decapitate his rivals.The two behemoths feature on the same card in the Day of Reckoning, boxing’s most outrageous fight night, put on by the Saudis during Riyadh season.
    Standing at 6ft4 tall and weighing 325 pounds, Jarrell Miller is a beast of a fighter
    Miller is the cigar-puffing villain of the boxing world
    Daniel Dubois and Jarrell Miller square off on December 23Credit: Getty
    While Wilder faces off against Joseph Parker, Miller’s got the more intriguing battle – squaring off against the brawn of Daniel Dubois.
    It’s not the first time the Brooklyn native was lined up to face a Brit.
    Back in 2019, Miller was due to fight Anthony Joshua (who is also involved in the December 23 extravaganza where he will face Otto Wallin) in a clash for AJ’s WBA (Super),Ā IBF,Ā WBO, andĀ IBO titles.
    However, the fight was called off at the eleventh hour after the 35-year-old failed TWO drug tests.
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    Since then, former kickboxer Miller has rebuilt his career and is still unbeaten in his 27 fights.
    Nasty piece of work
    Hatred for your opponent in boxing is nothing new.
    Ahead of their trilogy fight, Deontay Wilder promised to “legally murder” Tyson Fury.
    Fellow American Miller is, it seems, cut from the same cloth.
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    Back in September, he shared a clip of a training montage that saw him knock his sparring partners down on the canvas.
    Impressive as it looked, it was the cigar-chomping star’s words in the caption for the horror video that offered a bigger chill.
    He wrote: “I’m going to decapitate every man that stands before me.
    “This is not a threat, this is a promise.
    “I said it and so it shall be written.
    “No mercy. No retreat. War.”
    He’s a rapper
    Rappers and boxers are often connected.
    Some use hip-hop stars for their ring walk-ins, think when Stormzy rapped out AJ in his 2015 fight with Dillian Whyte.
    Miller shows off his rapping skills
    50 Cent and Jarrell Miller are friendsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/bigbabymiller/
    Heavyweight Miller shows off his hulking physiqueCredit: https://www.instagram.com/bigbabymiller/
    But Miller takes it to a whole new level.
    The man nicknamed Big Baby, who is pals with 50 Cent, rapped himself into the ring in a recent fight this year.
    Miller took part in an exhibition bout against Antonio Zepeda, which went the distance.
    However, before he took to the ring the 6ft4in orthodox slugger treated a Miami audience to a glimpse of his rap skills.
    Fans online laughed at the amount of time it took Miller to get to the ring.
    But, you imagine he will tone it down in Saudi Arabia.
    Don’t mention drugs
    Although he’s partial to chuffing on a cigar or two, that can hardly be frowned upon
    But in 2019, Miller tested Eddie Hearn’s patience after failing TWO separate drug tests.
    Two months before he was to step in the ring with Joshua, he tested positive for the performance-enhancing Cardarine.
    Anthony Joshua were due to fight one another in 2019Credit: AP:Associated Press
    The fight was cancelled after Miller failed two drug testsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Eddie Hearn was fuming with MillerCredit: Getty
    Then, just a few days later, he tested positive when a human growth hormone was found in his system.
    The latter killed any chance of a fight happening, and Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn was livid.
    He told the Daily Mail: “I can confirm we have been notified of another failed test. I am disgusted.
    “You want to give someone the benefit of the doubt and that was very hard after the first one. To have a second one is disgusting. The sport can have no room for this.Ā 
    “In a way I am happy – it shows the VADA testing works and we have kept him out of the ring.
    “AJ will face any clean fighter and beat him.”
    Miller was slapped with a two-year ban from boxing, and removed from the rankings.
    The likely reunion between Miller and Hearn, who will be in Saudi as AJ’s promoter, could be box office.
    He’s a big lad
    Standing at 6ft4in, Miller is slightly smaller than Dubois – who will have an inch on his foe.
    But, the weigh-in will certainly make interesting viewing.
    When Miller made his comeback last year he topped the scales at a whopping 341 poundsCredit: @juanemorenook
    Miller made short work of Ariel Esteban Bracamonte last year
    While Dubois clocked in at around 233lbs in his last fight against Oleksandr Usyk, Miller will most certainly dwarf that number.
    Last year, ahead of his comeback fight against Ariel Esteban Bracamonte, he cut a completely different figure.
    Miller tipped the scales at an astonishing 341lbs, some two stone heavier than when he was in his prime in 2018.
    He was even heavier than the 335lbs which Hafthor ‘Thor’ Bjornsson came in at for his bout with Eddie Hall last year.
    Miller’s continued to remain heavy in the defeats of Derek Cardenas and Lucas Browne – both disposed by knockout.
    Against Zepeda, in that exhibition fight, he came in at a whopping 325lbs.
    Watch out Jake Paul
    Although Miller isn’t afraid to call out British boxers – he’s tried to lure Fury, Whyte and AJ into the ring previously – it’s YouTuber Jake Paul who he is focused on.
    They have beef, after Paul teased him in the run-up to his brother Logan Paul’s match-up against Floyd Mayweather in 2021, however they have sparred together.
    Jake thought he was Money Mayweather’s bodyguard, before asking him repeatedly: “Do you lift?”
    A bemused Miller laughed off the encounter. However, he has since began a campaign to fight Paul.
    On Instagram, he has tagged the social media star on training videos as he chases that fight.
    All we can say is take cover, Jake.
    Miller, who has sparred with Jake Paul, wants to fight the Problem ChildCredit: https://www.instagram.com/bigbabymiller/
    Following a two-year suspension, Miller sparred with Tyson Fury ahead of his fight with Dillian WhyteCredit: INSTAGRAM
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    I fought Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao and Bernard Hopkins KOā€™d me but no one hit me harder than the ā€˜Bazookaā€™

    OSCAR DE LA HOYA fought some of the best of his generation – but one opponent’s punching power stood above them all. De La Hoya shared the ring with Bernard Hopkins, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao before retiring.
    Oscar De La Hoya beat Ike Quartey in 1999Credit: Getty
    De La Hoya said Quartey was the hardest puncher he facedCredit: AFP
    But none of them packed a punch quite like Ike Quartey, nicknamed Bazooka due to his heavy hands.
    De La Hoya toldĀ The Ring: “His punches were like bricks.
    “He hit me and it would sting me. Every punch he would hit me with, it would rattle me.”
    De La Hoya also admitted Quartey had the best jab he had faced, adding: Ā “Not only was it powerful, it was very consistent.”
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    The two had a back and forth battle for the WBC welterweight title in 1999.
    Quartey dropped De La Hoya in round three with a pair of thunderous left hooks.
    In the sixth, both men found themselves on the canvas and De La Hoya evened it up with two knockdowns each in the last round.
    The American was then awarded the win via split-decision.
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    Quartey, who won the WBA title in 1994, boxed up until 2006 but retired following defeat to Winky Wright.
    De La Hoya, a six-division champ who was considered a great of his era, was sent into retirement by Pacquiao in 2008.
    He now promotes under his Golden Boy banner, working with the likes of Ryan Garcia.
    Floyd Mayweather bear De La Hoya in 2007Credit: Getty
    De La Hoya was sent into retirement by Manny PacquiaoCredit: Getty
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    Jake Paul vs Andre August: Date, fight start time, TV channel, live stream and FULL card as Problem Child returns

    JAKE PAUL will return to the ring to face American professional boxer Andre August in Orlando next month.The Problem Child has been out of action since he beat UFC legend Nate Diaz in Dallas back in August.
    Jake Paul will face Andre August on December 15thCredit: Instagram / jakepaul
    Paul won by unanimous decision despite being rocked by a number of punches from the 38-year-old.
    His next opponent, August, boasts an impressive CV with a 10-1-1 (5 KOs) pro record, with his latest triumph coming against Brandon Martin by unanimous decision.
    The fight between Paul and August will reportedly take place at cruiserweight and consist of eight rounds.
    When is Jake Paul vs Andre August?

    Jake Paul vs Andre August will take place on Friday, December 15.
    The card is set to start at 1am GMT/ 8pm ET.
    Ring-walks for the main event will be at approximately 4am GMT/ 11pm ET.
    The Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Flordia will host.

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    What TV channel is Jake Paul vs Andre August on and can it be live streamed?

    Jake Paul vs Andre August will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN in the UK and USA.
    In the UK, you can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for Ā£9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
    A flexible pass, worth Ā£19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
    You can also pay Ā£99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.
    In the US, you can purchase a DAZN monthly subscription for $24.99 a month or $224.99 a year.
    DAZN also provide an option for $19.99 per month, but you will be locked into a 12-month contract.

    Full card
    Here are all the confirmed fights set to take place on the undercard so far:

    MAIN EVENT: Jake Paul vs. Andre August; Cruiserweight
    Shadasia Green vs. Franchon Crews Dezurn; For the vacant WBC super-middleweight women’s title
    Yoenis Tellez vs. TBA; Light middleweight
    Elijah Flores vs. TBA; Welterweight
    Xavier Bocanegra vs. TBA; Featherweight

    What’s been said?
    Jake Paul has spoken about his upcoming fight with Andre August, he said: ā€œIā€™m a professional boxer and I want to be world champion, so I need to pursue the path towards greatness against people who have been boxing their whole life,ā€ Paul said.
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    ā€œSo far, my entire boxing career has been on pay-per-view, but now itā€™s about more than business. Now I want to build my experience in the ring against seasoned fighters.
    “Iā€™m coming to prove my greatness on Friday, Dec. 15 live on DAZN for the world to see.ā€
    Andre August has also shared his thoughts about the upcoming bout, he said: “I don’t talk very much. I’m all about that action,” August said.
    “Jake Paul has the money, the fame, the team and the resources, but he doesn’t have my hunger.
    “When that bell rings, I am going to go straight to Jake Paul and ring his bell and send him back to YouTube for good.” More

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    British former world champion retires moments after being viciously knocked out in first round of comeback

    FORMER British world champion Kal Yafai announced his boxing retirement following a brutal knockout loss. Yafai was once considered one of the country’s best fighters during his four-year reign as WBA super-flyweight champ.
    Kal Yafai announced his boxing retirement following a brutal knockout lossCredit: Matchroom

    But in 2020, his 26-0 unbeaten record was snapped by ring icon Roman Gonzalez.
    Yafai bounced back with victory over Jerald Paclar and returned in Los Angeles against Jonathan Rodriguez.
    But it ended in a disaster as he was dropped and stopped in the very first round.
    Yafai, 34, hung up his gloves right after the bout but revealed his mind was made up even before the first bell sounded.
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    He said: “This was the end before the fight anyway. I had ‘The Last Dance’ on my robe and engraved in my shorts.
    “I knew I was coming to the end anyway.”
    Yafai, who represented Great Britain at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, leaves the sport with a 27ā€“2 record.
    The ex-champ – whose brothers Galal and Gamal are still boxing – was wished well in his retirement and even by his old rival Charlie Edwards.
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    Edwards posted: “Just woke up and seen the result. Every dog has its day in this game.
    “I actually donā€™t hate Kal and I have shared some great memories with him throughout the years on the GB boxing team.
    “Itā€™s a shame we couldnā€™t have our big night in the sport or boxing against one another but I wish him nothing but success, health and happiness in what ever comes next in life.
    “He did have a great amateur and professional career. Enjoy family time & retirement and well done on a great career.”
    Kal Yafai spent four years as WBA super-flyweight championCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun More

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    Jake Paul says shock fight with boxing legend is ā€˜closerā€™ than people think as he names dream opponent

    JAKE PAUL said his dream fight against one of boxing’s biggest superstars is “closer” than people think. The YouTuber-turned boxer suffered defeat for the first time in February, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia.
    Jake Paul has his eyes on fighting one of boxing’s bestCredit: Reuters
    But he bounced back with victory over MMA veteran Nate Diaz, 38, over ten rounds in August.
    Now, Paul returns on December 15 against little-known professional boxer Andre August, who holds a record of 10-1-1.
    The American insisted the bout marks the start of his ambitious road to challenging for a world title.
    And also in his vision is four-division champion Canelo Alvarez, 33, who Paul, 26, believes he is closing in on an unlikely bout with.
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    He said on The MMA Hour: ā€œCanelo has shown and said in interviews, heā€™s expressed interest in it. So, I think weā€™re closer than we think.
    “And itā€™s bizarre to even be saying that now when like three years or two years ago saying that, I believed it from day one but everyone else was like, ‘Who the f*** is this kid? Shut this kid up.’
    “But now, it’s like pretty real.”
    Canelo has spoken out to confirm a fight with Paul is something he would consider once his career at the top of boxing is over.
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    He said on The Breakfast Club: “Yeah maybe, but not right now.
    “For me, not right now because I’m chasing other things in my career but you never know, maybe later.”
    Paul believes fighting boxers such as Fury, 24, and August, 35, will help him build towards a bout with Canelo.
    And he admitted the Mexican has overtaken UFC icon Conor McGregor, 34, as his “dream” opponent.
    Paul said: “Yeah for sure, it definitely has. I think the path that I’m on now tees me up in the future to fight Canelo.
    “It’s even showing him that I can go ten or 12 rounds with you and I’ve done that with real legitimate pro boxers and beat them.
    “So when I beat these guys in the year or two to come and continue to raise the level of competition, I think me versus Canelo becomes a really interesting fight.”
    Canelo Alvarez beatĀ Jermell Charlo in his last fightCredit: Getty More

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    Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn ogled by passer-by as she wears busty outfit on slot machine in Vegas

    BOXING ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn was ogled by an onlooker on the Las Vegas slot machines. The Instagram influencer took her mum Paula on a trip to Sin City for Formula One weekend.
    Apollonia Llewellyn was ogled by a passer-by on the Las Vegas slot machinesCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia took her mum Paula on a trip to Sin City for Formula One weekendCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn

    And she could not help herself from having a go on the slot machines – much to the delight of onlookers.
    Apollonia captured the moment one passer-by was “looking at the prize” as she wore a pink busty outfit.
    The social media star shot to recognition as a member of theĀ Misfits Boxing fight night team.
    Apollonia recently revealed to SunSport how she wasĀ offered a staggering Ā£100,000 to pose nude.
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    But she turned down the proposals out of respect for her family, insisting she isn’t money-oriented.
    Dad John and mum Paula approve of her modelling work. But she stops the line at nudity, despite being offered staggering six-figure sums.Ā 
    Apollonia said: “My mum takes pretty much 90 per cent of those pictures, and I’ve got two brothers who are all for it.
    “My family know I don’t do topless or nude photos. It would be a different story if I did.
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    “But my dad is all for it, he says ‘the more publicity you get from a picture, the better so do the riskier stuff.’
    “I’ve been offered Ā£100,000 for nude photos. As much as I support girls who do that, it’s just not for me.
    “People think I would and that I’m money-orientated, but I’m not.
    “I consider what my family think, so those people who make offers like that perceive me in the wrong way.”
    Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …
    Apollonia shot to recognition as a member of theĀ Misfits Boxing fight night teamCredit: Instagram ApolloniaLlewellyn
    She has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia has overĀ 560,000 Instagram followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
    She has turned down a staggering Ā£100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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    Adam Azim vs Franck Petitjean LIVE RESULT: Assassin wins by knockout to claim European super-lightweight title

    ADAM AZIM has continued his unbeaten record and become the new European super-lightweight champion following victory over Franck Petitjean in Wolverhampton.The 21-year-old had complete control of the bout and stopped Petitjean in the tenth after the former champion’s corner threw in the towel.
    And in the main event of the night, Tyler Denny became the new European middleweight champ in his hometown to complete an inspirational underdog story.

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    Shalom’s impressed
    Promoter Ben Shalom is very impressed by Tyler Denny.
    “I’ve never met a fighter who loves to fight as much as Tyler, it’s incredible,” he said after the fight.
    “It’s one of my highlights in boxing, it’s why I want to be in the sport. To come from where he has, to continue and to now be European champion is incredible.”
    He’s calling out Eubank!
    Denny was clear who he wants as his next opponent.
    “It’s unreal, I never would have dream something like this, I’m lost for words, I couldn’t do this without them.
    “Where’s Eubank Jr at? Come on, man. I’ll fight anybody!
    “I’ve fought everywhere, and this is the best place!”
    Denny on Cloud nine
    “This is the best. I’ve loved all week. To win the belt tops it all off.
    “I thought he was tiring big time. I felt I was going to get him out there anyway.
    “Something always happens in my fights, maybe that’s why people come and watch.”Denny on his performance
    Very strange moment
    Signani didn’t really appear like he wanted to come out for Round 8.
    He took an eternity to get out, spitting his gum shield out.
    It seems like his corner put him out of his misery.
    Denny won’t mind that though. He is the winner.
    All over
    Tyler Denny is the new champ!
    Signani’s corner appears to retire their man.
    Round 7
    Blood is pouring into that eye.
    Signani can barely see, often squinting in that round.
    Denny is patiently waiting for his moment, while Signani is hanging on in.
    All eyes on the corner.
    Round 6
    We had a break in play to treat Signani’s cut above his eye from an earlier clash of heads.
    The doctor came in to take a look, and deemed the fight can still go on.
    But you have to wonder if it could go to the cards. If it does, Denny is ahead.
    Round 5
    What a round!
    Denny and Signani are both swinging at each other.
    The former landed a left – again rocking the Italian’s head back.
    But, straight away Signani belted Denny with a right.
    Brutal.
    Round 4
    That fourth round was as open as it gets.
    Both went on the attack, with Signani looking a little lively when he gets his punches out.
    Denny is quick on his feet, avoiding the danger.
    Right before the bell, Denny lands a good left on Signani.
    Round 3
    Signani retreats following a flush shot from Denny.
    You get the feeling he is waiting for his opponent to slow down as we go through the rounds.
    He’s flat-footed, but playing the long game.
    Still, Denny is getting through.
    Round 2
    Denny’s boxing brilliantly.
    A nice right hand rocked the Italian, beating his defences and rocking his head back.
    Like Azim, it will be the combo work that will pay dividends.
    An overhand left, though, nearly catches Denny. He will have to watch that.
    Round 1
    Signani looks very stiff with his stance.
    Denny’s speed could dictate this fight, it will be up to him to do that against his 44-year-old opponent.
    Positive start from the challenger, who may have just edged that round.
    What a walk-in
    Forget Sweet Child of Mine’s intro.
    Because the champ from Italy Signani jogged into the ring before you could blink.
    Completely different to Denny who lapped up the crowd on his way in.
    We have a fight on!
    Catch your breath
    Like we have time to…
    There’s ANOTHER title fight on the line next.
    It’s Tyler Denny facing off against Matteo Signani.
    The European middleweight title is on the line. Let’s go!
    ‘I had to chop the tree down’
    “I’m feeling amazing. I want to thank my team and the main man Shane McGuigan for getting me to this point.
    “He was really tough, I knew I couldn’t stop him in the early rounds, this was a development fight for me, I had to chop the tree down and I did that. I could have gone another 15 rounds then.”Azim on Sky Sports
    In came the towel
    Azim floored Petitjean with those two right uppercuts.
    The towel came in from Petitjean’s corner, it was punishment enough.
    He lasted 10 rounds, bravely, but it was inevitable.
    A dominating performance from Azim…. the new European super-lightweight champion.
    It’s all over
    Adam Azim is the European champion.
    He has stopped Petitjean.
    Round 9
    Another low blow from Azim and the ref deducts a point.
    It won’t make a difference, if we continue in this vain.
    An annoyed Azim then goes after Petitjean as his corner egg him on.
    He’s picking Petitjean apart with right and left jabs.
    The European title is in the palm of his… gloves?
    Round 8
    Petitjean finds himself cornered as Azim unleashes more punches.
    He isn’t even looking to fight, moving away from the challenger who hunts Petitjean down.
    These combos are frightening.
    The belt is surely coming home.
    Round 7
    Petitjean fighting with more purpose this round.
    Well, he has to. He will need a knockout now.
    Azim’s speed showed once again – a five shot combo rocked Petitjean.
    A knockout could be on the cards, although he’s biding his time.
    Round 6
    Azim really grinding down Petitjean.
    He’s not only bagging the rounds, he’s making his opponent work around the ring.
    Difficult to see the French fighter hurting Azim.
    Azim gets another warning for a low blow, although again that seemed like it was on the belt of the shorts.
    Petitjean is good at taking punishment. A flurry of punches from Azim has the champ on the ropes, again with his arms close together on the defence.
    Round 5
    Somewhere along the line Petitjean is going to have to show a lot more.
    And a decent jab showed he’s capable of getting through Azim.
    But Azim stalks his opponent, to the point where a body shot floors his opponent.
    Petitjean is up after eight seconds, and spends the latter part of the round defending his body.
    Big moment in this fight.
    Round 4
    Azim’s comfortable here.
    And he’s starting to get in the range, unleashing a left hook that caught Petitjean.
    Petitjean is showing good defense.
    But that right hand now has come through a few times.
    Azim marched back to his corner. Man on a mission.
    Round 3
    A two-punch salvo throws Petitjean into the ropes.
    Azim is edging closer to his opponent and continuing to lead on the attack.
    You definitely could say Azim has won the first three rounds.
    Round 2
    Solid right hands from Azim.
    Petitjean starting to feel the pace and Azim’s undeniable power.
    Tepid start from the champ.
    But the Brit is very focused. This is his night, he senses it. More