RIYADH, Dec. 23 – ‘Day of Reckoning’ is underway on the Kingdom Area in Saudi Arabia, and half the cardboard has already elapsed. Large Battle Weekend is current on the occasion to deliver you the outcomes up to now.
‘Day of Reckoning’ Undercard Recap
Kabayel Dominates Makhmudov en Path to Stoppage Win
Agit Kabayel (24-0, 16 KOs) knocked out the KO monster to win a 10-round heavyweight contest. The German dropped Arslanbek Makhmudov (18-1, 17 KOs) thrice in spherical 4 to offer the Russian his first loss. Kabayel clearly surprised Makhmudov within the third however was unable to drop him. He didn’t want lengthy as Makhmudov couldn’t take care of the combos to the physique and up prime within the subsequent spherical, inflicting referee Mark Lyson to wave off the battle. The time of stoppage was 2:03 of the fourth – and was described by Rob Tebutt as a “massive upset.”
Opetaia Stops Zorro With One Hitter Quitter
Jai Opetaia (24-0, 19 KOs) wanted just one punch to depart Ellis Zorro (17-1, 7 KOs) sprawled over the canvas. The 12-round cruiserweight battle ended on the 2:56 mark of the opening spherical. Each fighters pawed at one another till the knockout punch. The previous IBF world champion landed an overhand left that despatched Zorro flat on the canvas. This instantly compelled referee John Latham to wave off the competition.
Hrgović Makes Fast Work of de Mori
Filip Hrgović (17-0, 14 KOs) took just one:42 to get the victory over Mark De Mori (41-3-2, 36 KOs) in a 10-round heavyweight conflict. The Australian took a knee with the primary exhausting shot. “El Animal” confirmed that De Mori had no enterprise being within the ring with him as he continued to land on “The Viking.” The towel was thrown in – from the nook – and referee Lyson instantly waved off the battle within the opening spherical.
Sánchez Repeatedly Drops, Stops Fa
In a 10-round heavyweight bout, Frank Sánchez (24-0, 17 KOs, 1 NC) knocked out Junior Fa (20-3, 11 KOs) within the seventh spherical. The time of stoppage was 2:42.
The New Zealander first went down in direction of the tip of spherical six from a proper hand. “The Cuban Flash” dropped Fa one other two occasions earlier than referee Kevin Parker waved the bout off.
“Day of Reckoning” is a part of Riyadh Season, a state-funded leisure and sports activities competition. Viewers can catch all of the motion on DAZN as a PPV, whereas these within the UK and Eire also can buy it on TNT Sports activities Field Workplace. ESPN+ can even have the occasion as a PPV for these in the USA.
Stick with Large Battle Weekend on your recaps on the remaining fights, together with Anthony Joshua vs. Otto Wallin and Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker.