On The Watch “It’s All About Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr.”

IBF Junior Welterweight Challenge

Last night’s Matchroom/DAZN Main Event between IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Richardson Hitchins (20-0, 8 Kos) and George Kambosos Jr (22-4, 10 Kos) was nothing less than a dominant performance by the champion at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The self-proclaimed “Emperor” Kambosos is a man without a Kingdom after this one-sided beatdown handed to him by Hitchins. Kambosos once again talked a good game all the way up to the fight but failed miserably at implementing any type of a “game plan” when he was stunted from the jump by Hitchins, who showed to be levels above Kambosos as the rounds progressed.

Hitchins showed Kambosos absolutely no respect as he continued to walk Kambosos down round by round with a very accurate stiff jab that laid the groundwork for the night. Other than his toughness, Kambosos had nothing to offer or deter Hitchins from having his way with him inside that squared circle.

Kambosos laboured his way through the rounds looking defeated as he was taking a beating from head to body. The inevitable was near as Kambosos was breaking down in rapid form and by the 8th round Hitchins landed a vicious left hook to the body of Kambosos that folded him up and dropped him for the count prompting the referee to stop the bout.  

It was a very impressive performance by Hitchins who looked focussed and sharp all night. Well done, Champ. Now onto the next.

Blaze

On the Watch “It’s All About Sandy Ryan vs Mikaela Mayer”

WBO Welterweight Challenge

Last night’s Top Rank/ESPN + Main Event between WBO Welterweight Champion Sandy Ryan (7-2-1, 3 Kos) and challenger Mikaela Mayer (20-2, 5 Kos) definitely lived up to the hype at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The animosity towards one another was quite evident towards the build up to this bout and when the first bell went off both worriers went straight to work with no hesitation. Sandy came out the gate with a strong jab but was met with some very busy hands by Mikaela who was countering every shot with speed.

Sandy definitely brought the pressure but the activity and the punch output coming back from Mikaela made things quite interesting as the rounds progressed. The power punches coming in by Sandy were quite evident whenever she landed but Mikaela showed grit and toughness standing her ground at every corner.

Both combatants had their moments as the round progressed but it was Mikaela who might have benefited from the first half of the fight by being exceptionally more active with her hands while Sandy needed to raise the “HEAT” in the second half of the bout to keep things close.

Both girls brought it in the later rounds going toe-to-toe and dishing out some serious leather from both sides but Mikaela’s experience at this stage in her career may have been key to this bout.

After 10 rounds of nonstop action the Judges at hand called it 95-95, 96-94 and 97-93, giving the majority decision to Mikaela Mayer.

I personally thought this was a very competitive bout that could have easily gone either way but on this night, a new Champion was crowned giving Mikaela a world title in her second Weight Division and the New WBO Welterweight Champion.

Well done, Mikaela.

Blaze