At Indigo at The O2 in Greenwich, London, UK, Matchroom Boxing, under the helm of promoter Eddie Hearn, presented a thrilling boxing showcase on DAZN this past Saturday. The main event saw British Super Featherweight champion Liam Dillon (13-1-1, 3 KOs) from Chingford, East London, UK, go toe-to-toe with Commonwealth champion Reece “Bomber” Bellotti (18-5, 14 KOs) from Watford, UK. In a bout filled with relentless action and skillful boxing, Dillon’s title reign came to an end as Bellotti emerged victorious over 12 rounds.
The fight was characterized by its aggressive pace from the outset. Bellotti took the initiative early on, pushing Dillon against the ropes and outworking him in the initial rounds. Dillon, not one to back down easily, pursued Bellotti in an attempt to regain control. The middle rounds saw a shift in momentum as Bellotti executed a precise body attack, with both fighters exchanging significant blows that kept the fans engaged. Despite Dillon’s strong finish in the twelfth round, Bellotti’s consistent performance earned him the win with scores of 117-111, 117-112, and 116-112, under the eye of referee Kevin Parker.
In the co-main event, rising star Cameron "The One" Vuong (4-0, 3 KOs) of Blyth, UK, faced off against Birmingham's Ishmael "The Engineer" Ellis (14-7, 0 KOs) in a lightweight bout scheduled for eight rounds. Vuong's impressive pressure and boxing acumen led to a stoppage at 2:33 of the sixth round, courtesy of referee Bob Williams. This victory marked Vuong's fourth consecutive win in a span of four months, a testament to his growing prowess in the lightweight division.
The undercard featured a notable comeback by Craig “Spider” Richards (18-3-1, 11 KOs), the former Light heavyweight British champion, who stopped Boris “The Blade” Crighton (12-5, 7 KOs) in the seventh round of their contest. Additionally, Shannon “Kaos” Ryan (7-0, 0 KOs) clinched the vacant WBA International Super Flyweight title with a win over Jasmina Zapotoczna (6-1, 0 KOs), showcasing skill and determination through ten rounds with scores of 98-93, 96-94 twice, and 97-93.
The event also highlighted cruiserweight John J. Hedges (9-0, 3 KOs) securing a second-round victory against Erdogan Kadrija (20-6, 12 KOs), and wins for lightweights Ibraheem “Spider” Sulaimaan (3-0, 2 KOs) and Emanuel Odiase (2-0, 1 KO) in their respective bouts. The night at The O2 was a celebration of boxing talent, with each fight contributing to an unforgettable showcase of determination, skill, and the spirit of competition.
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