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In the latest version of the Battle of Britain, Herbie Hide finally got a title shot & made the most of it!
WBC CW champ, David Haye, appeared in control most of the early rounds - aside from a left hook that dropped the champ in the 2nd for a count of 7. Eventually Hide's powerful shots appeared to weaken the younger, taller champ & a right cross dropped Haye again for a 5 count in the 8th. At that point Hide would not be denied & the ref waved the fight off @ 2:36.
A close fight on the cards, 2 had it tied @ 66 & the 3rd had Haye up 67-66. Haye was also up on PL 206 to 184 - the champ landing 49% of his punches.
Hide improves to 12-0, 12 KO's & Haye suffers his 2nd defeat, now with a record of 20-2.
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