“Rating Battle in a lightweight weight took place in Long Beach (California)”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
Representatives of semi -light weight (up to 57.2 kg) – Ukrainian met in the main match Arnold Hegay (22–1–1, 14 ko) and American Joet Gonzalez (26-4, 15 KO).
Hegay gave the center of the ring, does not force events, but constantly presses the opponent. Many moves on his feet, tries to impose a melee, works as a body. Gonzalez has an advantage in dimensions, shoots from long distance.
The Ukrainian is successfully defended, explodes in counterattacks. Both often clinage, try to knock down the rhythm of each other. The slight advantage on the side of the Hegai, which beats more often and more precisely, but still fights caution and does not get into ill -advised attacks.
Gradually, the pace of battle is higher – boxers throw away more beats, but there are no dangerous hits. Both rivals are successfully defending. In the fifth round, Arnold is removing the ball – the referee believes that he is too often and dangerous goes forward with a low head.
Gonzalez went forward in the sixth 3-minute, well hit the side. He tried to take the initiative. Hegay combines a lot, connects the apkot – on the American face there is a dissection.
The seventh round. The Ukrainian misses, blood flows from the nose. The opponent continues to develop the attack, easily approaches, works series – Arnold has a lot to click and move on your feet. Gradually, Gonzalez begins to change the course of the match in its favor.
Closer to the limb of battle, fatigue affects the actions of boxers – a lot of squirrels and misses. The American initiates spectacular, the Ukrainian responds in counterattacks. Both often escape in clinch. Gong signals the end of the tenth round, and with it and the total duel. The judges recorded the victory of Gonzalez with a separate decision.
Joet Gonzalez (USA) – Arnold Hegay (Ukraine) – SD 10 (96–93, 94–95, 97–92)
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