At the Copper Box Arena in London, promising talents Karol Itauma, Charlie Hickford, and Sam King led an exciting night of boxing with standout victories. All of the fighters showcased their skill and determination, securing wins that cap off their respective matches in a compelling fashion.
Karol Itauma vs Eros Seghetti
Karol Itauma faced off against Eros Seghetti in a light heavyweight clash. With records pre-fight showing Itauma at 12-1, 7 KOs, and Seghetti at 10-1-1, 2 KOs, the bout was poised to be a competitive affair. After eight rounds of tactical boxing, Itauma emerged victorious by unanimous decision.
The judges scored the fight 79-73 in his favor. Throughout the match, notable moments included Seghetti's left eye swelling and him being visibly hurt by a left hand in the seventh round. The final round saw both fighters trading blows aggressively.
Sam King vs Bartosz Glowacki
Sam King took on Bartosz Glowacki in the middleweight category in another exciting match. Coming into the fight with a record of 2-0, 1 KO for King and 7-14-1, 5 KOs for Glowacki, expectations were high. King demonstrated his power and precision by winning through a third-round stoppage. The ringside doctor halted the fight at 1:01 into the round due to Glowacki's severely swollen eye.
Charlie Hickford vs Yin Caicedo
Charlie Hickford also claimed victory against Yin Caicedo in a featherweight bout. Both fighters brought impressive records into this contest; Hickford at 2-0, 1 KO, and Caicedo at 9-15-4, 3 KOs.
Similar to King's win, Hickford won by stoppage in the third round only one second later than King’s victory time at 1:02. Critical moments leading up to the win included Caicedo slipping at the end of the first round and then being dropped by Hickford as the second round concluded.
Aloys Youmbi vs Milosav Savic
The cruiserweight division saw Aloys Youmbi deliver an emphatic performance against Milosav Savic. Their pre-fight records stood at Youmbi with 6-1, all six wins by knockout, and Savic with a record of 9-7-1 with seven knockouts to his name.
Dominating from the start, Youmbi achieved victory through a first-round stoppage just over one minute into their bout marked by a powerful left hook that sent Savic to the canvas within seconds.
