Oh Bois
Daniel Dubois is getting itchy knuckles having had to pull out of his February fight with Joseph Parker due to illness.
He said: “I can’t wait to get back in there. They keep saying I ducked Parker but now I just want to deck someone.
“It’s exciting times. I’m on a journey now, we’ve reached this point, and I’m so glad.”
Heavy duty next
Chief support next with David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV meeting for the vacant British heavyweight title.
And more than just gold on the line, there is bragging rights after a heated build up.
TKV even threw a TABLE Adeleye’s way in the pre-fight press conference.
Rafferty vs O’Regan
Onslaught from Rafferty and O’Regan is stopped on his feet after the towel goes in.
Right decision. O’Regan started really well boxing beautifully on the back foot but a heavy knockdown caused his demise.
O’Regan finishes the fight on his feet but with massive credit banked while Rafferty retains his Commonwealth title.
Rafferty vs O’Regan – Rd 5
Massive pressure from Rafferty who lands a crushing body shot and forces O’Regan’s knees to dip.
All Rafferty now as he walks down the challenger, landing clubbing hooks to body and head.
And it’s all over!
Rafferty vs O’Regan – Rd 4
Rafferty walks forward an a right uppercut smashes the gumshield out of O’Regan’s mouth – writing could be on the wall here.
O’Regan does get his legs back mid-way through the bout but the size and power disparity is evident.
Challenger O’Regan goes down after a right hand but the ref calls it a slip. He makes it to the corner. Drama after four rounds!
Rafferty vs O’Regan – Rd 3
Couple of left hands from O’Regan bounce off Rafferty.
Left hand whips round the guard of Rafferty with O’Regan keeping up his deft movement.
DOWN GOES O’REAGAN! Short right hand thunders off the chin of O’Regan after the break.
This could turn the fight around as O’Regan was in control but a lack of concentration saw Rafferty collapse with the knockdown.
