THE RESULT: Down on two scorecards Raymond Ford produces a shocking stoppage win over Otabek Kholmatov with seven seconds left within the closing spherical to take house the WBA featherweight belt.
KEY MOMENTS: In a high-quality bout there have been brutal physique exchanges all through. The conditioning of each males was excellent, however Ford stored going proper until the very finish and had Khomatov on rubbery legs within the 12th and pounced with the Uzbeki harm, off stability and everywhere.
RECORDS: Ford extends his unbeaten run to 15-0-1 (8) however Kholmatov loses his personal zero and drops to 12-1 (11).
TALKING POINT: How a extremely aggressive battle can then be remodeled right into a Struggle of the Yr contender inside seconds. Each males took the most effective from one another however there have been no memorable dramatic moments however these final moments of spherical 12 elevated the battle to a different stage.
QUOTABLE: Within the post-fight interview and emotional Raymond Ford defined how he pulled out the stoppage win. “My coach informed me carry that canine out. We needed to dig deep. I stored telling myself I’m gonna cease him. I began off somewhat gradual. I felt like I didn’t have the vitality within the legs because of a troublesome weight minimize. This is perhaps my final battle at 126. We (Matchroom) bought Joe Cordina. I really feel like that’s a very good battle we are able to make. I can go up there and compete with anyone.”
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? If it was powerful to make the burden as Ford steered then transferring as much as super-featherweight seems like a smart choice. Kholmatov will come once more however there are some tough edges to be smoothed out.
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