Returning to the ring after losing his unbeaten record in a battle with Fabio Wardley, David Adeleye made a resounding statement. In the opening session, he laid out the unbeaten Solomon Dacres with a left hand to the head. The fight ended in less than 90 seconds, with Adeleye getting the stoppage win. Now 13-1(12), Adeleye showed his determination and skill. Under the guidance of trainer Adam Booth, he has the potential to reach new heights. It will be fascinating to see who he will face next and how he continues to grow in his career.
Adeleye's quick win was a testament to his abilities. He dropped Dacres with a powerful blow and then sealed the victory with his superior boxing skills. This victory will give him confidence as he moves forward in his boxing journey. Dacres, on the other hand, will have to go back to the drawing board and work on his game to come back stronger.
In his heavyweight debut, former WBO cruiserweight and WBC bridgerweight champ Lawrence Okolie lived up to the expectations. Weighing in at an eye-catching 260 pounds, "The Sauce" showed no signs of being overwhelmed. Facing the once-beaten Hussein Muhamed, Okolie countered a clumsy attack with a right hand to the head, dropping Muhamed to the canvas. The hurt fighter managed to get back on his feet but was unsteady and buzzed. The referee quickly stepped in to rescue him from further punishment.
Okolie's performance was nothing short of impressive. Now 21-1(16) overall and 1-0(1) as a heavyweight, he proved that he can dominate in the heavyweight division. His ability to counter and deliver powerful punches was on full display. Muhamed, although a tough opponent, was no match for Okolie's skill and power. It will be interesting to see how Okolie progresses in his heavyweight career and how he handles different opponents and situations.
At 31 years old, Okolie has a lot of potential as a heavyweight. Prior to tonight's easy win, he expressed his aim to fight the winner of the Zhilei Zhang-Agit Kabayel fight or perhaps take on Fabio Wardley. He believes he can win a world title in this, his third-weight division. His performance tonight gives him the confidence to pursue these goals.
However, one thing that will be closely watched is how Okolie fares if he has to go to the late rounds while carrying such a heavy weight. Tonight, he had no problems, but in future fights, it could be a different story. His ability to maintain his power and stamina will be crucial as he continues to climb the ranks in the heavyweight division. We will be watching and seeing how he progresses in the coming months and years.