Mark Chamberlain defeated Joshua Wahab by knockout in the first round of their recent boxing match. The event occurred on May 18, culminating swiftly at the venue packed with eager fans.
The fight began tentatively as Chamberlain and Wahab sized each other up. Wahab adopted a defensive strategy, aiming to protect himself against Chamberlain’s known power.
He focused on body shots, attempting to wear down Chamberlain. As the round progressed, Chamberlain analyzed his opponent's movements and style.
With just one minute remaining in Round One, the decisive moment unfolded. Chamberlain cornered Wahab, who tried to maneuver away but was caught off-guard by a powerful left hand from Chamberlain. This initial blow staggered Wahab noticeably.
Despite beating the count, Wahab was visibly shaken and struggled to defend against an aggressive onslaught from Chamberlain. These follow-up attacks culminated in a knockout. This confirmed Chamberlain’s victory early in the match.
After the match, while medical staff attended to Wahab, DAZN interviewed a triumphant Chamberlain inside the ring. He expressed his surprise at the swift outcome:
“I thought I was in for a hard night. He’s a tough man. Never been stopped. But look what I’ve just done to him in the first round. It was a bit of a shock to me. That was the first left hand I threw and he was out on his feet."
Looking ahead, Chamberlain has expressed his aspirations to continue competing at high levels and emphasized his focus on securing more titles like the WBC Silver title he currently holds.
