by Cliff Rold - Making his third straight start at the electric Bell Centre in the town he call home, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 31-year old Romanian IBF Super Middleweight titlist Lucian Bute (28-0, 23 KO), scored his fifth consecutive stoppage and seventh successful defense, overcoming an intense challenge from 35-year old Brian Magee (34-4-1, 24 KO) of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Bute scored three knockdowns on the night, along with an uncredited fourth, ultimately finishing matters in the tenth round.
Both men weighed in below the division’s 168 lb. limit, Bute at 167 ?and Magee at 167 ?
A measured pace carried the opening frame after an early frantic burst from both men. Bute, relaxed in front of his typically ecstatic crowd, controlled much of the space of the round with his southpaw right jab. Magee, also a southpaw, landed a hard left cross late to get Bute’s attention.
In the second, the action went often to close quarters. Magee used the chances in the clinches to thump in body blows. Bute struggled to find a home for his right hook. It was a game of right hands in the early going of the third. Magee landed a hook first. Moments later Bute answered and took the immediate counter before ripping Magee underneath to slow the Irishman’s charge. [Click Here To Read More]
Both men weighed in below the division’s 168 lb. limit, Bute at 167 ?and Magee at 167 ?
A measured pace carried the opening frame after an early frantic burst from both men. Bute, relaxed in front of his typically ecstatic crowd, controlled much of the space of the round with his southpaw right jab. Magee, also a southpaw, landed a hard left cross late to get Bute’s attention.
In the second, the action went often to close quarters. Magee used the chances in the clinches to thump in body blows. Bute struggled to find a home for his right hook. It was a game of right hands in the early going of the third. Magee landed a hook first. Moments later Bute answered and took the immediate counter before ripping Magee underneath to slow the Irishman’s charge. [Click Here To Read More]
the stage is set, maravilla vs. bute, let's bring it on !
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