Amir Khan vs Kell Brook round-by-round results
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FIGHT #1
4×3 Mins Super-Bantamweight Contest
IBRAHIM NADIM vs TAKA BEMBERE
'Ibby' used his superior height and reach to box clever, keeping Bembere on the end of his gloves. Good lateral movement shown from Nadim circling both ways and landed a few stinging right hands in that opener.
Trained by Ricky Hatton, the 22-year-old was counter punching superbly in the third round, his right hand land profusely. The Zimbabwean from Oldham was visibly frustrated by his far better opponent.
In the fourth and final round, Nadim was back on his jab and boxing neaty on the outside until the final bell.
It was a mature, flashy and disciplined performancs from 'Ibby' to win 40-36 and move up to 6-0.
FIGHT #2
4×3 Mins Featherweight Contest
ABDUL KHAN vs RICKY STARKEY
Amir's cousin was off to a quick start scoring a first-round knockdown which was counted even though the replay showed it was more of a slip. Starkey came forward and a punch landed on his shoulder which knocked him off-balance.
The pair were getting a tangled up a lot, Starkey was putting a bit too much behind his shots and missing badly.
A nice one-two caught Starkey towards the end of round three. Referee John Evans had to speak to both fighters to tidy it up.
The 'Battalion Stallion' from Liverpool was hurt and fatigued in the final round so Khan went in for the kill but ran out of time. It was a lovely left hook that shook Starkey to start with.
Abdul Khan moved up to 3-0 with a 40-35 points win.
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FIGHT #3
10×3 Mins English Super-Middleweight Title
CHARLIE SCHOFIELD vs. GERMAINE BROWN 12st
Manchester man, Charlie Schofield struggled enroute to the second defeat of his career against Germaine Brown.
Brown intelligently marched forward against the hometown favourite by jabbing hard to the body and following up with an assortment of winging hooks and overhand right hands to the head.
Whilst Schofield had the odd moment of success with the counter right uppercut, it was too infrequent as it did little to deter his determined opponent.
Schofield's lack of confidence was matched by the lack of use of his jab, which needed to be used to stifle Brown.
By the 8th, it was a survival mission for Schofield who threw little and clinched often, he tried to rally in the 10th but was simply outfought and outboxed by the better man as he lost convincingly.
Brown moves to 12-0 and was impressive in a dominant victory in which he would have every reason to believe he won every round of.
Brown wins by unanimous decisuon with scores of 98-92 98-92 99-92
FIGHT #4
6×3 Mins Cruiserweight Contest
VIDDAL RILEY vs. WILLBEFORCE SHIHEPO
Vidall Riley made his UK debut by displaying his impressive array of skills in a shutout victory against Wilbeforce Shihepo to go 5-0
In the first round Shihepo started confidently by flicking out a jab and attempting to engage with Riley. The londoner immediately punished him with a flashy counter right hand and began asserting himself with his faster hands and superior timing best demonstrated with a slip and counter uppercut that dropped Shihepo.
Whilst it was a surprise that the fight progressed to the third round, Riley displayed impressive double jabs, great upper body movement and patience in landing hard blows that staggered his opponent.
Shihepo was rocked numerous times in round 5 as Riley piled on the pressure in an effort to get his man out of there, however, Riley was overkeen in achieving the finish and smothered his work as he had his stricken foe struggling in the corner.
Shihepo was brave but limited against sparkling array of Riley skills.
The contest ultimately went to the final bell but Vidall Riley demonstrated enough to show that he is more than just a novelty attraction.
FIGHT #5
8×3 Mins Middleweight Contest
BRAD REA vs CRAIG McCARTHY
Bradley Rea blasted out Craig Mccarthy with a stunning one punch knockout in the first round.
The size disparity between the men was stark and it was quickly evident that the difference in quality was too.
Mccarthy 's did make an effort to exchange with a flurry that bounced off his opponent, only to be left regretting it as Rea replied with clubbing hooks and a hellacious uppercut that halted the contest and took the winner to 12-0.
FIGHT #6
6×3 Mins Super-Lightweight Contest
ADAM AZIM 9st 12lb 4oz vs JORDAN ELLISON
Adam Azim marked his debut with a spectacular stoppage in the 3rd round against Jordan Ellison.
His fast hands, accuracy and ability to land freely to head and body throughout the contest.
Azim confidently strode out into the centre of the ring and proved why he had been highly-touted with a smart body shot that dropped Ellison in the first round.
He continued to apply smart pressure on his opponent and landed a fine left hook to the head of Ellison, which sent him tumbling and gave the referee no option but to wave off the fight.
Azim celebrated with a jubilant backflip which suggested the type of showmanship that could quickly attract a legion of fans.
FIGHT #7
6×3 Mins Heavyweight Contest
FRAZER CLARKE vs JAKE DARNELL
What was learned from that experience? Not a lot.
Frazer Clarke will surely have had spars 10 times tougher than his professional debut as he battered his hapless opponent around the ring, leaving the referee no choice but to end the fight before Darnell was seriously injured, just two minutes into the bout.
Whilst the fight was anything but memorable, making his debut on a huge event will surely have given big Frazer a sample of what it's like to hit the big time.
FIGHT #8
10×2 Mins Vacant WBO Female World Super-Welterweight Championship
NATASHA JONAS vs CHRISTIAN NAMUS
Natash Jonas FINALLY becomes a world champion in a devastating display of speed, accuracy and power by stopping Namus early in the second round.
Jonas was confidently composed, circling the ring and using her jab to measure her opponent then stamped her authority on the fight by landing a superb two-punch combo that sent Namus to the canvas.
Sensing her opportunity, Jonas went for the kill in the second round, swinging at her wobbly opponent and sending her crashing with a thumping left-hook, which prompted the referee to step in and end the fight.
A truly wonderful and feel-good victory to a pioneer of women's boxing who receives the credit that her talent and perseverance deserves.
FIGHT #9
12×3 Mins Welterweight Contest
AMIR KHAN vs KELL BROOK
Kell Brook breaks Amir Khan in the 6th round to settle grudge match
Kell Brook dominated Amir Khan from start to finish to thrill an electric crowd at the AO Arena.
Much was made about who would have the most left in the tabk and despite Kell Brook being the betting favourite, many observers began to doubt the conventional wisdom upon seeing the interactions between the fighters ahead of the fight with Khan claiming repeated verbal victories over his rival.
However, Brook quickly reminded Khan in round 1 that words have no place in the boxing ring. A counter left hook showed to those that doubted Brooks remaining ability that his renowned timing was still present and he followed this with a straight left hand that put Khan on unsteady legs for the rest of the round.
Following a quieter round 2 where the Bolton fighter attempted to regain his composure, Brook reasserted his dominance with yet another jarring jab that stunned Khan. Brook smelt blood and went for the finish. His lack of patience offered Khan an opportunity to land his own hard right that threatened to expose the Sheffield fighters own vulnerabilities but Brook withstood the shot and fired back with spite to clearly win the round.
The pro-Khan crowd had become largely subdued by the 4th as the feared the worst, wincing at every shot that Brook landed with some in the audience even watching with their hands on their face, looking between their fingers.
Somehow Khan managed to finish the round on his feet, the the respite would be brief as Brook launched attack after attack at his battered opponent in an effort to clinically conclude the contest. Khan bravely fought on and allowed himself to let his hands go but his famed hand speed didn't blur in the way it used to during his pomp, his balance was poor and his legs were shaky. All that remained was possibly his biggest and most underappreciated asset – his fighting heart.
Heading into the 6th, the punishment almost became just as uncomfortable to watch as it must have been for Khan to endure. Brook hunted Khan around the ring, bludgeoning his now defenceless foe. Thankfully the referee showed the type of mercy on Khan that Brook wouldn't and called off the fight, queueing scenes of euphoric celebration from 'The Special One'.
During the press conference both men embraced and were glowing in their praise for one another. They also strongly hinted that retirement was calling – sentiments that I strongly share as this enthralling rivalry would surely be a fitting ending to the careers of two of British boxing's finest ambassadors.
FIGHT #10 SWING
4×3 Mins Welterweight Contest
HASSAN AZIM vs MJ HALL
Hassan Azim convincingly defeated MJ Hall by unanimous decision.
Whilst comparisons between the brothers are unfair, they are inevitable.
Azim lacked the flashy flair and fluid movement of his brother against the wiley Hall. He did however, show some glimpses of quality by landing with hurtful straight hands and employed a decent body attack.
This was workmanlike rather than spectacular and whilst Hassan will be pleased to go 2-0 without a blemish on his face, he will know he has some way to go before he captures the publics imagination.
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