Fight Night Review 1st July 2017

On Saturday night the O2 arena played host to a packed night of action. Here’s my review of all the action.

Frank Buglioni V Ricky Summers

Frank Buglioni wins a unanimous decision but Ricky Summers did himself proud.

In the 1st round both men were just finding their range, however Summers seemed happy to let his hands go. Midway through the round Buglioni did land some nice shots it was a very even round. In the 2nd round Summers was still happy to let his hands go but the more powerful punches where coming from Buglioni. It was another close round but Summers may have just edged it on work rate, but it could have gone the other way. In the 3rd round it looked like summers was starting to struggle he was breathing heavy, and with 30 seconds to go in the round he was rocked to his boots and was saved by the bell. At the start of round 4 it looked like Buglioni was looking for the finish and he could just land at will. This fight isn’t going to last much longer Summers is out of his depth. In the 5th Buglioni was in the centre of the ring and bossing the fight their seemed very little Summers could do. At the end of the round Summers landed some nice shots with Buglioni pinned on the ropes

Going into the second half of the fight I had Buglioni up by 4. In the 6th Summers landed some nice shots, but Buglioni came straight back. In the 7th Summers did land some good shots their not hurting Buglioni but their all scoring shots. In the 8th round Summers continued to land some good shots the last two rounds have been Summers best rounds of the fight. In the 9th you have to wonder is Buglioni starting to run out of steam,he’s hit Summers with his best punches and Summers is still there .

So into the championship rounds we go this will be who wants it more. In the 10th Buglioni came out moving well but it looks like some of his power has gone from his punches and Summers is coming on strong. In the 11th Buglioni was out working Summers but Summers was still in the round, however it looks like Buglioni was looking for the finish.

Going in to the final round I had Buglioni 3 up, in the 12th Buglioni came out looking to just see the fight out, with a minute to go both men landed some big shots. With seconds to go Summers was rocked and he was saved be the bell

At the final bell I had Buglioni 4 up

Conor Benn had a late change of opponent

Conor Benn came back to win with a 3rd round knockout.

In the 1st round Benn came out looking to cut the ring off and landed some painful combinations. Cole did his best to fight back but he took the fight at less than 24 hours notice and he didn’t look like he could hurt Benn. In the 2nd round the better punches where coming from Benn and midway through the round Cole hit the canvas off a right hand and bravely beat the count. Benn continued the attack as he went for the finish. At the start of the 3rd round Cole hit the canvas again and the referee waved it off.

Lawrence Okolie V Russ Henshaw

Lawrence Okolie keeps up his record of knocking out his opponents in the 1st round.

In the 1st round Okolie came out throwing big shots, midway through the round Henshaw hit the canvas off a nice body shot but he beat the count. However Okolie stayed on the attack with a minute to go in the round Henshaw hit the canvas again off another body shot Henshaw beat the count but the referee waved it off.

Also on the bill:

Reece Belottti puts in a punch perfect performance to win with an 8th round knockout.

Ted Cheeseman wiped out an overmatched opponent with a 3rd round knockout to win the English title.

Olympian Joshua Buati kick started his professional career with a 2nd round knockout.