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The second round in the Phoenix Boxing Federation's first Heavyweight championship tournament continues with round 2.

Dick Matthews v. Tom Sayers
In their first PBF meeting, Tom Sayers showed up grossly overweight and Dick Matthews took him apart in a 9 round TKO. The results surprised many boxing fans, who expected an even contest between the two. After all, both are similar boxers, each possessing solid ring skills and a lights out knockout punch.

For today's bout, Sayers has shown up in top form, obviously eager to wipe out the memory of his March matchup with "The Pacific Coast Wonder". Matthews, for his part, enters the ring in perfect shape, no doubt focused on taking care of business.

From the start of round 1, it appears that Sayers has chosen the part of aggressor, charging his opponent at the opening bell and keeping him on the defensive throughout the frame. By the end of round 1, Sayers had delivered at least 4 times the punishment of Matthews to easily capture the first frame.

Round 2 began as round 1 ended, and already a mouse had begun to form under the left eye of Matthews. But Matthews did not earn top seed by being a punching bag and midway through the round a sizzling left knocked considerable steam from the hard charging Sayers. Round 2 ended with both fighters toe-to-toe at ring center, letting the bombs fly to the delight of the capacity crowd.

Round 3, the last of this action packed contest, started a bit more cautiously as each fighter probed for a way in. With just under a minute gone in the round, Matthews landed the first meaningful blow, sending Sayers backward with a sharp combination. Matthews pressed his advantage and it became apparent rather quickly that Sayers was definitely hurt. Sayers backpeddled and managed to duck past several ill-intentioned salvos before Matthews struck paydirt again with a strong cross. As Sayers tried to blink away the effects of the damaging blow, Matthews delivered the coup de grace, a wild overhand right that sent Sayers eyes rolling skyward and his toes pointing to heaven. Sayers never even stirred from the canvas until moments after the count of 10 had been administered. Dick Matthews advances with a 3rd round KO of Tom Sayers.