Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, UK. In the main event of the show, the world champion in the low-prestige version of the IBO local lightweight (up to 61.2 kg) Maxi Hughes
(26-5-2, 5 KOs) snatched victory from the ex-champion two divisions below his compatriot Kid Galahead
(28-3, 17 KOs).
The challenger started the fight well: he confused by constant change of stances, jabbed well, controlled the distance. The champion tried to impose power boxing, hard pressing behind a high block.
BIG shot from Hughes #HughesGalahad pic.twitter.com/R97fNHt2sa
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Galahed often tied his opponent’s hands, dangerously walked forward with his head, which not only Hughes, but also the referee did not like – he first warned, and then fined him in the 10th round.
The fight turned out to be as competitive as possible, everything was decided by a foul of Galahed. Judges score: 116-111, 114-114 and 114-113.
Great shot from Galahad #HughesGalahad pic.twitter.com/rMQOUy4WsL
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Hughes MD 12. Cool fight!
Europa Hotel, Belfast, UK. In the main event of the evening Eric Donovan (16-2, 8 KOs) from Ireland snatched a very difficult victory from
Khalila El Hadri (13-2, 7 KOs) from France and became the EBU champion of the European Union in the second featherweight (up to 59 kg).
In the course of the fight, Donovan had to show not only technique, but also character – he was on the verge of defeat. Makhach went the whole distance, ended with the victory of the Irishman.
Judges score: 115-113, 114-113 and 115-112.
Donovan UD 2.
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