In a highly anticipated bout in London, Britain's Ellis Zorro (17-0, 7 KOs) was defending his WBO European Cruiserweight title against Italian challenger Luca D'Ortenzi (17-4, 4 KOs). The match, held at a buzzing venue, promised fireworks as both fighters came in with impressive records and a point to prove.
Zorro did not disappoint the home crowd. Displaying a combination of skill and determination, he secured a unanimous points victory with scores of 96-94, 97-93, and a decisive 98-92 on the scorecards. The early rounds saw Zorro mixing jabs with body shots, asserting his dominance. D'Ortenzi, however, found his rhythm in the middle rounds, landing his left hook with precision and pushing Zorro onto the back foot. Despite the spirited challenge from D'Ortenzi, Zorro's consistent performance and superior work rate tilted the match in his favor. A notable moment in the bout was Zorro re-injuring his nose in the third round, a setback he had to navigate through the remainder of the fight.
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The event also featured a nail-biting contest between two unbeaten super welterweights, Joshua Frankham (9-0, 2 KOs) and George Davey (8-1-1, 1 KO). The fight was a tactical display, with Frankham's pressure flurries going up against Davey's slick jab and sharp reflexes. The match had its share of dramatic moments, especially when Frankham was caught by a counter in the sixth round.
Chris Bourke (13-1-1, 7 KOs) showcased his prowess by stopping Adam Mbega (11-4-1, 8 KOs) in their super bantamweight bout. In another impressive display, Masood Abdullah (9-0, 6 KOs) halted former British champion Marc Leach (18-3-1, 4 KOs) in their super featherweight contest. Karl Itauma (11-1, 7 KOs) and Carl Fail (10-0, 3 KOs) also added victories to their records, with Itauma defeating Dmytro Fedas and Fail overcoming a tough challenge from journeyman Angel Emilov.
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