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Kano, Nigeria
Dick Tiger, Nigeria, 7-0-0 (6) vs Joshua Clottey, Ghana, 2-0-0
Tiger steps into the ring against a tough, good looking heavyweight in Joshua Clottey. Clottey has good punching power in both hands and is an excellent boxer/puncher. Injuries to his hands have plagued him in the past. Tiger shoots a jab that misses and Clottey lands a counter hook that puts Tiger down in a stunning 1st round. Looks like a flash knockdown, as Tiger recovers quickly and wins the 2nd and 3rd rounds, 8-2, 19-8. A close 4th round in favor of Tiger, 13-10. Clottey comes back with a feverish 5th round, 18-4. Tiger traps Clottey in the corner and goes to work, 13-5. The 7th is an even round, 8-8. Clottey cuts off the ring and does a good job in the 9th, 12-8, even though the swelling to his left eye worsens. Clottey, 10-1 in the 10th. Tiger dominates the 11th and 12th, as Clottey sustains a cut over the left eye in the 11th. Clottey appears to be fading as Tiger has done more in the last few rounds.
Winner: Tiger
Result: (TKO15)(Cuts)
Cards: 135-130, 135-131, 135-130, all three cards in favor of Tiger
Punch stats: 204-833, 24.5% Clottey - 479-945, 50.7% Tiger
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