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      Leigh Wood vs Michael Conlan LIVE RESULTS: Harper beats Abellaneda, Agyarko beats Rubio – latest updates

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      LEIGH WOOD is looking to make a name for himself as he faces Michael Conlan in his hometown of Nottingham. Wood impressively stopped Chinese fighter Can Xu in the 12th round of their clash last summer to secure the WBC ‘Regular’ featherweight title at Fight Camp.
      And the 33-year-old was immediately ordered to defend his title against Ireland’s Conlan, who is signed by American promoters Top Rank.
      Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom won the purse bids for the fight, which was originally touted to take place in both Belfast and New York.
      But Wood will have the hometown advantage in Nottingham, with 9,000 fans expected to attend the fight.
      The winner could be elevated to the ‘Super’ world champion at 126lbs, with current champ Leo Santa Cruz not likely to return to defend his belt.

      Live results

      Leigh Wood vs. Michael Conlan
      Terri Harper beat Yamila Belen Abellaneda
      Caoimhin Agyarko beat Juan Carlos Rubio
      Gary Cully beat Miguel Vazquez
      Erica Farias beat Sandy Ryan
      Thomas Whittaker-Hart beat Ben Thomas
      Thomas Carty beat Michael Boloz
      Nico Leivars beat Jose Hernandez

      ROUND FIVE: Wood vs Conlan
      Wood is caught again early on – but steadies himself after a testing first 30 seconds.
      Conlan ends the fourth with fierce hook on target
      Conlan finished the round strongly.
      And Wood’s corner are urging him to up his punch rate.
      Crowd roaring Wood on
      Wood is resisting well against the Belfast hero.
      He misses with a left-hander but his usual sharpness is missing.
      Conlan responds well, but misses with a huge shot
      ROUND FOUR: Wood vs Conlan
      Conlan’s targeting the body again – but he was forced back onto the ropes himself.
      Conlan lands a huge right
      Wood is rocked again but they don’t come much tougher than him.
      Conlan is boxing neatly – but somehow Wood ended the third round tidily and possibly on top
      ROUND THREE: Wood vs Conlan
      Wood is edging his way back into it, but he still looks a bit shaky.
      ROUND TWO: Wood vs Conlan
      Wood is swinging out wildly, his head still not clear from Conlan’s looping left-hander that floored him in the opener.
      But the Brit managed to hold on.
      Leigh Wood vs Michael Conlan
      ROUND ONE: Wood was down in the final seconds of the first round as he defends his WBA featherweight crown.
      Yet Conlan had been on the back foot earlier.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – Final result
      Agyarko takes the victory and celebrates by donning a sombrero – living up to his Canelo nickname.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R10
      The ‘Irish Canelo’ goes for broke in search of a knockout and has Rubio on the ropes once more but yet again cannot get his opponent on the canvas.
      Rubio lands a couple of body punches but it will not be enough – he has been well and truly beaten here.
      The pair embrace at the end of a hard-fought battle but it is Agyarko who has done enough to win the 11th fight of his boxing career.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R10
      Final stanza now. Agyarko well in the lead.
      Rubio takes another peppering but keeps upright and throwing.
      Agyarko sees the fight out and will take a UD very shortly.
      Carlos Rubio is a freakishly brave man.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R9
      Again the man from Belfast cannot find the killer punch to land a KO with Rubio still giving as good as he gets.
      But it is clear Rubio is tiring and lacking power in his punches.
      That is bad news considering he needs a knock-out to somehow pull this one out of the bag – advantage Agyarko heading into the tenth!
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R8
      Agyarko comes close to ending the fight with a flurry of powerful right hands.
      But the Mexican challenger somehow stays up right and lives to fight another round.
      His left eye has taken damage however and he is receiving treatment – it doesn’t look good for Rubio.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R5
      The Belfast ace throws everything into a couple of long-range uppercuts but misses wildly.
      Rubio is definitely concerned about his potential power.
      There isn’t punch coming back from the Mexican so Agyarko is happy walking him down and looking for a perfect shot to end things.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R4
      Agyarko lands a cuffing left hook when Rubio dares throw a jab.
      Then a straight right flies right down the Mexican’s pipe.
      Rubio keeps hurling back, though, then two brutal right hands crunch into Rubio and the bell saves him on the ropes.
      A vicious Agyarko attack right on the bell that almost lands him a stoppage win.
      Can he finish if off in the fifth?
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R3
      Rubio lands a couple of his own digs as Agyarko waits a split second too long.
      Agyarko switches to mimic Rubio’s stance and has a brief bit of success before switching back.
      The Irishman is looking for a highlight reel counter KO but Rubio might be too clever to fall into the trap.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R2
      Rubio is a Mexican southpaw with height but his ribs will soon be tested by Agyarko’s body shots.
      Agyarko boxes with his lead left hand hangling low by his waist but his reflexes are rapid as he lands with a counter right.
      Two in the bank for Agyarko but he will want a special stoppage on such a big night for Irish boxing.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R1
      Ireland’s middleweight sensation, Caoimhin Agyarko, looks to put on another show now on Mick Conlan’s undercard.
      Agyarko is a fearsome body puncher enjoying the nickname Irish Canelo.
      Rubio’s record looks impressive but his opponents have been push-overs and he looks spindly compaired to the Belfast banger.
      Harper vs Abellaneda – R10
      Harper has coped cooly with the cut and there’s a warm sign of respect as the final stanza starts.
      It’s a been a good comeback from Harper, a live opponent who has hit her.
      She could have taken an easy push-over so deserves credit for this contest and performance, at a new weight.
      Unanimous decision win coming…
      Harper vs Abellaneda – R9
      Peachy left hands from Harper – out of the southpaw stance – sting Abellaneda.
      Harper’s defensive work has been really sound.
      The Brit banks the penultimate round with early power shots and head movement.
      Harper vs Abellaneda – R6
      Harper is warned over a low-blow as Abellaneda complains about an illegal punch.
      The Argentine lands a couple of shots and Harper does not worry.
      A closer round for the judges to score.
      Harper should be well ahead though.
      Harper vs Abellaneda – R5
      Harper banks another round but Abellaneda is not wilting.
      Crisp combiantions land from the Denaby ace but still no knockdowns scores.
      Two minutes rounds definitely limit KO chances on the women’s code.
      Harper vs Abellaneda – R4
      Team Harper clean up the wound and the ace races back out.
      Abellaneda is being made to miss and punished with counters.
      A crisp right uppercut from Harper connects but Abellaneda is a tough Argentine.
      The cut opens again and naturally carries the blood down into Harper’s eye but the team seem comfortable coping with it.
      Harper vs Abellaneda – R3
      Two great right hands from Harper score.
      Abellaneda is hurt and looks desperate already.
      Harper has a nasty cut over her left eye but it must have come from a clash of heads as she has not been hit.
      Another sweet round for Harper but her corner have a job on their hands with a gash in her eyebrow.
      Harper vs Abellaneda – R2
      Abellaneda is game and rugged but crude with looping right hands.
      Harper is able to evade her shots smoothly and ping back.
      Two rounds in the bank for the Brit now but we want to see more scoring shots from the Englishwoman.
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      Leigh Wood vs Michael Conlan: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for featherweight clash

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      LEIGH WOOD will be looking to make a name for himself when he faces Michael Conlan in his hometown of Nottingham. Wood impressively stopped Chinese fighter Can Xu in the 12th round of their clash last summer to win the WBC ‘Regular’ featherweight title at Fight Camp.
      Mick Conaln is undefeated in 16 fights as a professionalCredit: Sportsfile
      Leigh Wood will defend his WBA featherweight title against Mick ConlanCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      And the 33-year-old nearly immediately ordered to defend his title against Ireland’s Conlan, who is signed by American promoters Top Rank.
      Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom won the purse bids for the fight, which was originally touted to take place in both Belfast and New York.
      But Wood will have the hometown advantage in Nottingham, with 9,000 fans expected to attend the fight.
      The winner could be elevated to the ‘Super’ world champion at 126lbs, with current champ Leo Santa Cruz not likely to return to defend his belt.
      When is Wood vs Conlan?

      Leigh Wood’s clash with Michael Conlan will take place this weekend on Saturday, March 12.
      The fight will be held at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.
      There will be 9,000 fans, split into Nottingham and Irish sections, in attendance at the bout.
      The main event ring walks can be expected at around 10pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Wood vs Conlan will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      To subscribe to DAZN, it will cost you £7.99-a-month to sign-up to the streaming service.
      The undercard action will get underway from 7pm UK time.

      Wood vs Conlan FULL CARD

      Leigh Wood vs. Michael Conlan
      Terri Harper vs. Yamila Belen Abellaneda
      Caoimhin Agyarko vs. Juan Carlos Rubio
      Gary Cully vs. Miguel Vazquez
      Sandy Ryan vs. Erica Farias
      Thomas Whittaker-Hart vs. Simon Krebs
      Thomas Carty vs. Michael Boloz
      Nico Leivars vs. Jose Hernandez

      What has been said?
      “I do rate and respect him as a fighter, making sure I’m doing everything I need to do to win. He is quite tricky; we’ve looked at him in great detail,” Wood said.
      “Social media wise, it seems like he’s got all of Team Conlan trying to rattle me, but it is what it is, I give what I get.
      “He can do what he wants to try and throw me off, but I just see it as a weakness, trying to get any advantage he can – it’s not going to work one bit but do that opposite.”
      Conlan has said: “I have the utmost respect for him as a person and fighter but f**k all that until after the fight. Let’s get the fight done.
      “I’ve been in with big punchers my whole life, I’ve had over 250 fights in the amateurs and sparred numerous rounds with big punchers – Oscar Valdez.
      “I have answer for anything Leigh does, I know what type of fighter he is, he punches hard yes but slow feet and curly head. I’ll punch ahead of him.”
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      Canelo Alvarez to extend DAZN deal to three fights worth £120m with extra December bout after Gennady Golovkin trilogy

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      CANELO ALVAREZ is already in talks to extend his deal with DAZN and Eddie Hearn to three fights worth £120million. The Mexican superstar, 31, initially signed a two-bout deal which will see him return against WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol on May 7.
      Canelo Alvarez is set for a trilogy against Gennady Golovkin this yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He is then set for a trilogy blockbuster in September against Gennady Golovkin.
      But according to ESPN, Canelo’s trainer and manager Eddy Reynoso is already lining up a third for in December alongside Hearn.
      That would take his 2022 package up to $160m (£120m) with cruiserweight champ Ilunga Makabu an end-of-year target.
      Britain’s John Ryder in the UK is another alternate, but Hearn admitted he would love to take Canelo back home to Mexico.
      He said: “Even though I’m British, to do a Canelo fight in Mexico would be one for the ages.
      “We could look back on that for years to come and say this was just incredible.”
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      Hearn first started working with Canelo after the pound-for-pound king terminated his contract with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions.
      And the Matchroom Boxing boss has no problem admitting he is living the dream.
      He said: “In England, they take the mickey out of me for being a Canelo fanboy, but I am. One, he’s the easiest person I’ve ever worked with.
      “Two, he’s the best fighter I’ve ever worked with and three, he’s the biggest draw I’ve ever worked with.
      “So, for us it’s massive and it’s enjoyable. That’s the most important thing.”
      Canelo Alvarez pictured with Eddie Hearn and Billy Joe SaundersCredit: AP More

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      ‘Trying to close that deal’ – Eddie Hearn hoping to announce undisputed fight between George Kambosos and Devin Haney

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      EDDIE HEARN is hoping to agree and announce and undisputed title fight between George Kambosos and Devin Haney. Kambosos became a star overnight in November after he dethroned Teofimo Lopez of the unified titles.
      Eddie Hearn is hoping to agree an undisputed title fight between George Kambosos and Devin HaneyCredit: Rex
      George Kambosos is the current unified championCredit: Getty
      And it perfectly set him up to face Haney for all the lightweight marbles but the two struggled to finalise a deal.
      Ryan Garcia, 23, and Vasiliy Lomachenko, 34, were other names calling to fight Kambosos, putting pressure on Haney to agree terms.
      But Hearn claimed a summer showdown remains on the cards with promoter Lou DiBella and DAZN all in talks.
      He said: “We’re going to give him every opportunity because we want the fight badly and Devin said that’s the only fight we’re focused on right now.
      “June 4th is the proposed date, so we’ve got two or three weeks to make the fight, really.
      “At the same time, we want to plan Devin’s fight for December. So, we’re happy to wait until June, provided we get that undisputed fight.
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      “We’re trying to close that at the moment. DAZN are talking to us and talking to Lou DiBella.
      “Hopefully, we’ll get it agreed and announced in due course.”
      Kambosos, 28, currently holds the WBA, IBF and WBO belts but only the ‘Franchise’ WBC version.
      Haney, 23, has the full famous green and gold strap which is missing from the Australian’s collection.
      The unbeaten American, once mentored by Floyd Mayweather, admitted Kambosos is the sole fight on his mind right now.
      Haney told EsNEWS: “Kambosos, that’s the only person we’re focused on right now.
      “That’s the fight that should be made for the real undisputed and we’re not focused on nobody else.”
      Devin Haney is in talks to fight George Kambosos in JuneCredit: Getty More

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      Canelo’s three-fight plan with P4P star set for Gennady Golovkin trilogy and cruiserweight title after Dmitry Bivol bout

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      CANELO ALVAREZ is set for three fights in 2022 – which includes two title challenges and a bitter trilogy bout. The Mexican superstar became undisputed super-middleweight king last year after four fights in just 11 months.
      Canelo Alvarez, Eddie Hearn and Dmitry Bivol ahead of the May 7 fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Canelo, 31, has since signed to face Dmitry Bivol, also 31, on May 7 in Las Vegas for the WBA light-heavyweight title.
      He won the WBO version against Sergey Kovalev, 38, in 2019 but soon vacated the belt to move back down.
      Canelo will now be handed the opportunity to become a two-time champ at light-heavyweight having penned a two-fight deal with DAZN.
      The second part of the contract includes a return in September with old rival Gennady Golovkin the targeted opponent.
      Canelo was fortunate to walk away with a draw in their initial 2017 fight but won the rematch by razor thin decision a year later.
      A trilogy bout failed to materialise but promoter Eddie Hearn has lined the two up for a showdown later this year.
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      Golovkin, 39, has to first beat Ryota Murata, 36, in their middleweight unification on April 9 in Japan.
      Hearn told iFL TV: “If those two win. They will meet each other in September.”
      Canelo has predicted he will KO Golovkin and end their rivalry in style.
      He said: “That’s what I feel. First things first, I need to win this fight. I win this fight, and then we can talk about it.
      “But that’s what I feel with that fight.”
      Canelo Alvarez won his 2018 rematch with Gennady GolovkinCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      After Canelo beat Caleb Plant, 29, in November to complete supremacy at 168lb, he requested to fight for the WBC cruiserweight title.
      His challenge was accepted by the WBC and Illunga Makabu, 34, who would weigh TWO STONE more.
      The move up in division eventually fell through, but Canelo’s trainer and manager Eddy Reynoso eyes the historic fight in December.
      He said: “It could be Makabu because he’s the WBC champion.
      “Whatever happens in these first two fights, we’ll decide in December. We got a disciplined fighter, a strong fighter.
      “Those are the only champions that can go up and down divisions.”
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      Watch boxer Karim Guerfi perform bizarre WWE-style DDT on Jordan Gill before rival secures stunning one-punch KO

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      JORDAN GILL was on the receiving end of a WWE-style DDT – before brutally knocking out opponent Karim Guerfi. Guerfi had floored Gill in round seven and was pouring on the pressure.
      Jordan Gill was on the receiving end of a WWE-style DDTCredit: PA
      Karim Guerfi sent Jordan Gill head-first to the canvasCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

      But as the pair clinched after a wild exchange, the Frenchman then put his British rival in a headlock and sent him crashing head-first.
      It was reminiscent of WWE legend Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts – who made the DDT finisher famous.
      Gill, 27, at that point was in survival mode and reduced to pinning himself in his corner, covering up and throwing the occasional right hand.
      The featherweight contender appeared to be struggling for balance and breathe as Guerfi, 34, relentlessly attacked him in the corner.
      But suddenly in round nine, Gill turned the tie on its head in the most dramatic of fashion.
      A counter right hand around the side of the guard sent Guerfi rocking backwards and knocked spark out.
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      The referee immediately waved it off, securing Gill an astonishing comeback win, seemingly out of nowhere.
      Guerfi was treated by medics and given oxygen right away but Gill was also left worse for wear afterwards.
      He tweeted: “Just out of hospital. CT scan all good, no problems just two perforated ears, and injured knee.
      “Can somebody drop some ibuprofen off to room 1213.”
      Both fighters were hospitalised afterwards, leaving Eddie Hearn to react on the sensational KO.

      Hearn said: “That was one of the most stunning things I’ve ever seen.
      “I felt like the fight should probably have been stopped; he (Gill) couldn’t stand up, he has a perforated ear drum and his balance was shot.
      “He was getting beat up but looking back now, it shouldn’t have been stopped but there are many refs or cornermen who [would have stopped it].
      “It was like something out of a Rocky movie when they both went over at the same time.
      “At the end of the day, it’s not human what Jordan Gill did there. He couldn’t stand up, his ear drum was perforated, he has a haematoma…”
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      Anthony Joshua and UFC champ Israel Adesanya walk out Lawrence Okolie and watch Brit win hug-heavy Michal Chieslak fight

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      LAWRENCE OKOLIE held on to his WBO cruiserweight world title after winning  a hugging match with Polish limpet Michal Chieslak.With A-lister pals Anthony Joshua and UFC icon Israel Adesanya walking him to the ring, fans hoped for a Hollywood showing from the 29-year-old Hackney ace.
      Israel Adesanya, Lawrence Okolie and Anthony JoshuaCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      But, after Cieslak was pinged by the first serious punch of the O2 bout, slashing a wound into his left cheek, he spent the next 11 rounds grabbing and wrestling to a unanimous decision loss.
      The judges called it 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112, with Cieslak also floored in the fifth.
      Okolie said: “I tried to push the pace and put my shots tohgether but he made it difficult.
      “I was trying to find my shots but he was holding and smothering, I dropped him in the fifth but he was tough and he had a good crowd cheering him on.”
      The former McDonald’s cashier got straight to work chipping away at Cieslak with jabs to his body and a huge right hand stunned him early.
      That first serious shot of the fight was almost the only one and left a bleeding purple bruise on the Pole’s left cheekbone.
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      The limited mandatory challenger looked in deep trouble by the time the bell ended the opener while Okolie enjoyed sucking up 60 seconds of praise and information from trainer Shane McGuigan.
      The raucous Polish crowd drowned out Okolie’s home support but he was making all the right noises in the ring.
      Cieslak was shell shocked and eager to hold and maul at every opportunity after the shellacking he took in the opener.
      Cieslak’s first success was a left hook he leaped into that clipped Okolie’s bearded chin.
      But ‘The Sauce’ soaked up the dig and retaliated with a right hook to Cieslak’s ribs and a straight shot to his skull.
      In the fourth Cieslak was warned by ref Michael Alexander for clipping Okolie with an uppercut when he told them to break and a wrestling match broke out after the bell before Alexander pulled them apart.
      Big right hand lands for Lawrence OkolieCredit: Getty
      Michal Cieslak holds on to Lawrence Okolie on the floorCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      But the first clean shots of the fifth collapsed Cieslak to the ground, when Okolie used his giant leavers to drive a one-two into his face and he fell to his knees for a count of eight.
      Cieslak’s spoiling became tedious by the sixth and he should have been deducted a point as a deterrent but at times Okolie was just as bad.
      The O2 showdown was hard to watch by the eighth as Cieslak was only interested in throwing illegal rabbit punches at the back of Okolie’s head in the constant clinches and at the end of the ninth he aimed a late punch at Okolie’s ribs after the bell.
      Ninety seconds into the tenth Okolie got his revenge with a straight right that speared onto his foe’s jaw. The same textbook shot landed again moments later as Okolie had his man on the rack.
      The early whiff of a stinker turned into a full-blown stench by the eleventh as both men spent too long tied up.
      The twelfth could not come quick enough, with the prospect of a Sunday service on the train home starting to appeal more than the remainder of the bout.
      Okolie fell to his knees after the final scuffle but it was not ruled a knockdown and the bell closed the show not a moment too soon.
      Lawrence Okolie was unanimous points winnerCredit: Getty
      Lawrence Okolie retains his WBO titleCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing More

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      Lawrence Okolie vs Michal Cieslak LIVE REACTION: Okolie RETAINS world title with points win – updates from O2

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      LAWRENCE OKOLIE retained his WBO cruiserweight world title in London tonight with a unanimous decision win over Michal Cieslak. Okolie knocked his Polish opponent down in round five and largely dominated a scrappy affair at the capital’s O2 Arena.

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      Lawrence Okolie held on to his WBO cruiserweight world title after winning  a hugging match with Polish limpet Michal Chieslak.
      With A-lister pals Anthony Joshua and UFC icon Israel Adasenya walking him to the ring, fans hoped for a Hollywood showing from the 29-year-old Hackney ace.
      But – after Cieslak was pinged by the first serious punch of the O2 bout, slashing a wound into his left cheek – he spent the next 11 rounds grabbing and wrestling to a unanimous decision loss.
      After Chieslak was dropped in the fifth, he judges called it: 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112.
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Okolie speaks
      Here is Okolie’s reaction after retaining his WBO cruiserweight title.

      Okolie vs Cieslak
      Mairis Briedis – still dressed as Mario Kart for unknown reasons – is ringside and braced to enter the ring.
      Biggest fight in the cruiserweight division but I wonder what Briedis thinks after watching that?
      Probably gutted it wasn’t Jake Paul in there.
      Credit: Getty
      Okolie vs Cieslak
      Judges score the bout: 117-110, 116-111, 115-112… winner by unanimous decision, Lawrence Okolie.
      Have to say, a lot tighter than I had it. But glad it’s done and dusted.
      Okolie’s pursuit of unifications still alive.

      Okolie vs Cieslak
      Not one to remember for Okolie, despite winning arguably every round and scoring a knockdown.
      Both were guilty of holding which led to a scrappy and largely unpleasant fight.
      But Okolie well on the way to retaining his title, only another horror show like yesterday will guarantee otherwise.
      Credit: Reuters
      Okolie vs Cieslak
      Round 12 – Cieslak walks into a right hand and is left shaken but steady on his feet.
      Okolie comes forward with a right hand but Cieslak looks to hold, no point switching up the game plan now.
      The champ is bundled to the floor, no knockdown scored but the Polish crowd are getting very animated.
      Fight sparks into life towards the end, with both throwing with intention but it goes the distance… scorecards next.
      NINTCHDBPICT000715159377Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Okolie vs Cieslak
      Round 11 – Another warning from the ref as the pace of the fight has slowed again, causing more holding.
      They trade scrappy shots on the inside, sparking a mass reaction from the surprisingly Polish-packed crowd.
      We head into the 12th and final round with Okolie well in front but failing to inspire.
      NINTCHDBPICT000715158313Credit: Reuters
      Okolie vs Cieslak
      Round 10 – Big right hand lands for Okolie, pushing Cieslak into the ropes.
      Another right hook lands and has Cieslak in trouble, Adesanya is animated ringside waving his Nigerian flag.
      Dominant round for Okolie, who found his range much better.
      NINTCHDBPICT000715158583Credit: Reuters
      Okolie vs Cieslak
      Round 9 – Okolie boxing smoother this round, pot-shotting with a few right hands, making Cieslak miss in return.
      The champion works on the back foot, changing his style for the first time in the fight.
      Okolie leaps in with a left hook but looks to have been met with a sharp counter but nothing to bother the Brit.
      Credit: Reuters
      Okolie vs Cieslak
      Round 8 – Slashing left for Cieslak sends Okolie backwards but not clear if it landed or not.
      Okolie soon backs Cieslak to the ropes but nothing comes of it.
      The two come together and again they are told off by the ref. Signs of frustration in both fighters here.
      Credit: Reuters
      Okolie vs Cieslak
      Round 7 – Both try with big rear counters but nothing landing. Cieslak marches forward but ships an Okolie right hand over the top.
      Sweeping left hook lands for Okolie but again it ends up in a clinch.
      Again it’s all arms in close and after seven round it’s safe to say their styles haven’t gelled.

      Okolie vs Cieslak
      Round 6 – Early right hands lands for Okolie and Cieslak is on his bike.
      Fight turns scrappy again and the pair are given a telling off for the holding.
      Really bright start for Okolie that round but he failed to keep Cieslak under pressure towards the end.
      Credit: Reuters
      Okolie vs Cieslak
      Round 5 – Big one-two lands for Okolie but Cieslak holds and they end up hugging in the corner.
      Massive one-two and Cieslak is floored! Massive shot by Okolie.
      Okolie lands two more big right hands, the first shakes Cieslak’s legs but the Pole survives the round, conceding it 10-8.
      Credit: PA
      Okolie vs Cieslak
      Round 4 – Okolie looking to land to the body with Cieslak covering up. But the Pole starts to push the champ back.
      Clear Okolie is looking to land over the top but Cieslak is smart and covering up, will take a good combination or counter to open him up.
      Another round in the bank for Okolie but shows signs of frustration towards the end, continuing to come forward even after the bell sounded.
      Credit: Reuters
      Okolie vs Cieslak
      Round 3 – Cieslak comes forward with a big shot but Okolie takes it well and they clinch, again.
      Fight starting to break out now with the pair both throwing with intentions, only to then hold.
      Right hook to the body lands for Okolie, then followed up soon after to the head. Good end to the round for the Londoner.
      Credit: Reuters
      Okolie vs Cieslak
      Round 2 – Scrappy affair with Okolie missing with right hands and then falling in.
      The champion starts to throw to the body, setting traps but Cieslak doesn’t bite.
      Right hook lands for Okolie right at the end of the round, with Cieslak slightly wobbled.
      Credit: Reuters
      Okolie vs Cieslak
      Round 1 – Bell rings and the pair both rush into each other and they clinch. Let’s not hope that’s a sign of things to come.
      MASSIVE RIGHT HAND LANDS FOR OKOLIE!
      Somehow Cieslak still standing! Big clubbing right hook landed for Okolie and Cieslak looked out on his feet but survives the round.
      All-star cast
      Lawrence Okolie walks into the ring accompanied by heavyweight superstar Anthony Joshua and UFC champ Israel Adesanya.
      Adesanya held up a Nigerian flag while AJ had Okolie’s WBO belt in the air.
      Main-event now upon us.

      Having a Mar
      IBF cruiserweight champion Mairis Briedis is here working as a pundit for DAZN… dressed as Super Mario.
      Bredis is a great champion in his own right but is beginning to take a weird turn.
      New-school fans may know him as the guy stalking Jake Paul, getting tattoos and rapping about the YouTuber…

      Gal scored
      Here is Galal Yafai’s reaction to his dominant debut win, which ended in round five.

      Up next
      Main event time as Lawrence Okolie defends his WBO cruiserweight title against Michal Cieslak.
      The Pole has only lost once in 23 fights, against WBC champion Ilunga Makabu.
      Okolie is dreaming of unification bouts, but first has to get Cieslak out of the way.

      Yafai wins pro debut in fifth round.
      Yafai said: “I enjoyed it in there, he was a tough opponent, I caught him with big shots and he wouldn’t go.
      “I have waited so long to make my pro debut and it was everything I hoped and dreamed of.
      “I want to move at a fast pace, I want to be stepped up and become a world champion.”

      Yafai wins pro debut
      Here is the finishing sequence for Yafai, as a left hand dropped Bautista and signalled the end.
      The ref actually missed the towel come in and it was Yafai who had to tell him Bautista’s corner wanted it stopped.
      Big statement for the Tokyo Olympic gold winner.

      Yafai vs Bautista
      Round 5 – The pair trade leather in mid-range but it’s Yafai landing the more telling and cleaner shots.
      Yafai landing to head and body, leaving Bautista looking worse for wear, his right eye seriously swelling.
      Straight left hand lands to drop Bautista… and his team throw in the towel! Debut win for Yafai, inside the half way mark.
      Credit: Reuters
      Yafai vs Bautista
      Round 4 – Tempo has slightly slowed bu Yafai’s pressure is constant, edging forward with his feet and lead hand.
      He smashes in a couple of body shots and Bautista is starting to look out of ideas.
      Yafai lets his hands go and leaves Bautista on the retreat – the ref is having a close look here… but the Mexican survives and it’s into round five.
      Credit: Reuters
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