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Originally Posted by Romultiltus
Heavyweight EOY Tournament
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(#8) Frank Bruno 43-19-2 (40) vs. (#9) Alexander Zolkin 45-21-2 (23)
Frank Bruno is a former HW champion who made 4 successful defenses of the title this season. Zolkin, who was a big surprise in last season's EOY Tournament, is also a former HW champion, although he lost the belt in his 1st defense. These two are no strangers - having already fought 7 times.
Round 1: Good exchanges, even round
Round 2: Bruno on offensive, Zolkin does nothing
Round 3: Zolkin comes out on offense but is outgunned by Bruno's superior power
Round 4: Good action round. Zolkin more active. Zolkin cut badly on right eyebrow
Round 5: Zolkin more aggressive due to cut last round. Bruno takes round off
Round 6: Bruno back on attack. Zolkin's cut reopened
Round 7: Back-and-forth round - but even
Round 8: Slow round. Zolkin has new cut outside left eyebrow
Round 9: Huge round for Zolkin
Round 10: Good action. Zolkin seemed to have upper hand
Round 11: Zolkin knocked down (4-count)
Round 12: Slow pace. Zolkin warned for leaning on Bruno's neck
Round 13: Zolkin controls most of round until Bruno scores second knockdown (1-count)
Round 14: Very slow round. Both fighters are exhausted
Round 15: Zolkin corners Bruno and scores a knockdown w/ a huge uppercut (8-count). Bruno barely survives to the final bell.
Frank Bruno W-M15 Alexander Zolkin
(scores 142-140, 141-141, 142-140)
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Wow, Bruno winnng a decision, that's rare. Tough fight that one. Hoping he can bring the title back in his next bout.
Great job with these Romy, and good luck in the next round everyone!