Tony Bellew v Danny McIntosh
Last night Tony Bellew made a stunning title defence with an
emphatic win over light-heavyweight rival Danny McIntosh at the Echo Arena in
Liverpool.
Bellew’s superb victory sent a clear message to the European
light-heavyweight champion Eduard Gutknecht as the Liverpool born boxer looks
to step up a level in his career.
And why shouldn’t he? Last night he showed that he is a cut
above Danny McIntosh, and the majority of British fighters in this weight division,
knocking out ‘Big Mac’ in style. After taking the opening four rounds, Bellew knocked
out his opponent with a clinical overhand right at the start of the fifth
round.
In all fairness to the Bomber, he could have won the fight
in any of the rounds as he dominated the whole fight. He didn’t give McIntosh a
moment’s peace and was constantly on him. Bellew attacked throughout with a
quick jab and a succession of accurate and powerful punched.
Danny McIntosh must have been wondering if Bellew was ever
going to miss with a punch, every punch thrown seemed to land cleanly on the
Norwich fighter.
After taking every round with ease, McIntosh was floored at
the end of the fourth round. He recovered but just thirty seconds into the
fifth round the dominant performance from Bellew was capped off with a shattering
KO.
You would have thought that McIntosh would have come into
the fight with confidence after winning the European title in France against
Thierry Karl, but he was unable to have any effect on the fight.
But, this night belonged to Tony Bellew, as I’m sure will
many more nights.
Scott Cardle v Johnny Greaves
Scott Cardle continued his progress making it two wins out
of two when he beat likeable journeyman fighter Johnny Greaves on points.
Cardle started the fight the lot brighter looking to win by
knock out. His great start was capped of when put Greaves down in the first
round. Greaves however got up and continued fighting. The journeyman fighter
was appearing in his 83rd fight and played up to the good atmosphere
in the crowd.
But despite Greaves’ strong character this night belonged to
Cardle.
The Lytham boxer was a class above in all honestly and won
every round with ease. He did not give his opponent any time to rest and was
constantly catching him with combinations of punches.
Scott was taking advantage of any mistakes showing great
class and power, and at the end of the final round he floored Johnny again. The
fight was not stopped however and the promising fighter won easily on points.
Mark Thompson v Martin Welsh
Mark Thompson fought for the first time in two years and won
his fight against Welsh on points.
It was one of the best fights of the night as both fighters
went for it, attacking each other from the beginning with great intensity and
power.
The opening two rounds went to Thompson who was showing
great hunger and ambition looking for the win as quick as possible, but Welsh
always stayed in the fight.
In the third Welsh’s persistence paid off when caught the
hometown boy with a succession of good punches, but it was Thompson who this
time showed great defence.
The fight continued in this fashion with both fighters
desperate for the win, but it was Mark Thompson who won by two rounds.
Konrad Dabrowski
v Craig Woodruff
An eagerly awaited debut for eighteen year old Dabrowski,
who was a very successful amateur, ended badly as he lost on points to Craig
Woodruff who was also making his debut.
Dabrowski is highly spoken of having won 70 out of his 75 amateur
fights but failed to live up to the word as he was outclassed by Welshman Woodruff.
Craig was the better fighter throughout, using a variety of
combinations of punches and caused Dabrowski nose to bleed.
The Welshman won three of the four rounds and will now be
looking forward to his second fight as he tries to make a name for himself.
Other Results:
Andy Colquhon bt
Danny Naylor by KO
Hosea Burton bt
Robert Studzinski on PTS
Nathan Brough bt
William Warburton on PTS
Darren Hamilton bt
John Watson on PTS
Joe Tonks bt Liam
Ellis on PTS
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