17:28:53
SEITZ MATTERS
Noticeable measurement disparity in all three fights to date. Nyika is the large man right here, though Seitz is closing the hole at each alternative.
Howard Foster is the referee. Nyika wants to make use of his jab to cease Seitz simply strolling straight inside.
17:25:19
NYIKA IN THE RING
David Nyika entered the ring in some attention-grabbing headgear. Not fairly up there with a number of the nice apparel entrances of previous, akin to Joe Joyce or the Bernard Hopkins ‘Alien’ theme.
Anyway…on with the present. This subsequent one is an eight-rounder the place Nyika faces Michael Seitz.
16:16:49
LAPIN DONE AND DUSTED IN ONE
That didn’t final lengthy. Pudivitr is down and out in spherical one. Lapin harm him with a right-left combo and Pudivitr fell within the nook, taking just a few photographs whereas on the bottom. The next profile combat and which may’ve been a problem, however Williams waved it off.
Pudivitr maybe suffered a scratched eyeball, given the character of the end. Lapin appeared glad sufficient together with his night time’s work and he gained the WBA Continental light-heavyweight championship for his troubles.
16:07:00
LAPIN UP THE ATMOSPHERE
Subsequent up is undefeated Ukrainian Daniel Lapin, who will tackle Portugal’s Octavio Pudivitr. Some measurement of a unit is Lapin. Is aware of methods to field a bit too. Needs to be attention-grabbing this one. Bob Williams is the third man within the ring.
15:56:12
LOWE BEATS AHMADI ON POINTS
Ahmadi buzzed once more on the finish of the tenth, however he managed to final the space. There was loads of bravery from the Dubai-based fighter, however let’s be trustworthy: When it comes to a boxing match, he was second finest for a protracted portion of that combat.
A assured Isaac Lowe wins 97-92 on referee Mark Bates’ solo scorecard. That’s the primary contest within the books.
15:46:48
AHMADI DOWN!
A stunning left hook drops Ahmadi on the finish of spherical eight. Breakthrough for Lowe who additionally hurts him to the physique. He’s harm once more, eye badly bleeding, nearly survived the spherical.
15:41:18
ISAAC SLOW?
Ahmadi has fancied all of it week, and he’s fired up going by way of spherical seven. Lowe is boxing very well from vary, however the work is getting a bit extra laboured. jab is the important thing for the Morecambe man.
15:28:55
BACK-AND-FORTH EXCHANGES
Ahmadi has a minimize on the facet of the left eye. Referee Mark Bates is holding them in management as Ahmadi rushes ahead, little doubt involved in regards to the damage.
Heads flying at instances. Lowe punching arduous and precisely, particularly with the proper hand. Appears to be like respectable right here, Isaac. Can he final the tempo?
15:20:13
GOOD EARLY ACTION
Lowe working effectively behind the jab and catching Ahmadi with the uppercut as effectively at instances. Measurement distinction is clear regardless of Lowe being the lighter man. Ahmadi taking centre ring.
15:14:08
LOWE IN THE RING
First into the ring, Morecambe’s Isaac Lowe and Afghanistan’s Hasibullah Ahmadi partaking in a featherweight 10-rounder. Spherical one underway.
14:52:27
A VERY WARM WELCOME!
Good afternoon everyone. Thanks for becoming a member of me on this stay replace weblog. I (Steve) can be watching the early portion of the cardboard alongside you, earlier than Declan takes the reins and guides you thru the principle fights.
It’s baking scorching in Riyadh and the warmth will little doubt rise because the night progresses. Needs to be a very good one.
Tyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk in a extremely anticipated conflict for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Undercard motion begins at 3pm UK, 10am ET, and 8am PT.
Fury vs Usyk Weights and Operating Order
Tyson Fury 262 lbs. vs. Oleksandr Usyk 223.5 lbs
Undisputed Heavyweight Championship – 12 Rounds
Jai Opetaia 198.1 lbs vs. Mairis Briedis 199.1 lbs
Opetaia’s Ring Journal & Vacant IBF Cruiserweight World Titles — 12 Rounds
Joe Cordina 130 lbs vs. Anthony Cacace 129.8 lbs
Cordina’s IBF Junior Light-weight World Title — 12 Rounds
Frank Sanchez 238.5 lbs vs. Agit Kabayel 238.5 lbs
WBC Heavyweight Title Eliminator — 12 Rounds
Moses Itauma 239.1 lbs vs. Ilja Mezencev 232.1 lbs
Vacant WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Title — 10 Rounds
Mark Chamberlain 134.2 lbs vs. Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab 132.1 lbs
Vacant WBC Silver Light-weight Title — 12 Rounds
Sergey Kovalev 194.2 lbs vs. Robin Sirwan Safar 194.1 lbs
Cruiserweight — 10 Rounds
David Nyika 198.1 lbs vs. Michael Seitz 198.5 lbs
Cruiserweight – 8 rounds
Daniel Lapin 174.7 lbs vs. Octavio Pudivitr 173.7 lbs
Vacant WBA Intercontinental Mild Heavyweight Title — 10 Rounds
Isaac Lowe 125.5 lbs vs. Hasibullah Ahmadi 127.7 lbs
Featherweight – 10 rounds
