In an all-British clash for the vacant IBF featherweight title, Kid Galahad (28-1, 17 KOs) punished Jazza Dickens (30-4, 11 KOs) until the bout was stopped at the end of round eleven on Saturday night at Matchroom HQ in Brentwood, Essex, England. It was a savage beatdown.
Heavyweight Fabio Wardley (12-0, 11 KOs) defended his English title with a first round KO against Nick Webb (17-3, 13 KOs). Webb got off to a good start, but Wardley turned the tables and battered Webb to the deck at 2:30 to end it.
Popular heavyweight Alen “The Savage” Babic (8-0, 8 KOs) won by fifth round TKO against granite-jawed Mark Bennett (7-2, 1 KO). Babic, who gave up 62 pounds, punished Bennett the entire fight. The bout was finally stopped after round five.
Heavyweight Johnny Fisher (3-0, 3 KOs) kayoed Danny Whitaker (4-4, 0 KOs) in round two. Three knockdowns. Time was 1:08.
Popular Australian female bantamweight Ebanie Bridges (6-1, 3 KOs) returned to the UK to stop Bec Connolly (3-10, 0 KOs) in three rounds. Bridges dropped Connolly in round three and the bout was stopped moments later. Time was 1:22.
i missed it but i will watch the replay on dazn
Alen Babic reminds me of a young George Foreman in looks and boxing style.
I know what you mean, Foreman Mk 1 was a total slugger, but Foreman was a big guy compared to most of his opposition, Babic is pretty small compared with today’s HWs.
I love his fights, but really want to see him learn to box a bit more, or his career won’t last too long.
Regardless of today’s outcomes, I want to congratulate Alen Babic & his now-fiancee on their engagement. Simon Tov & Mazel Tov.
Speaketh …. Mort.
Babic v Bennett, what a slugfest!
Hope Bennett isn’t too damaged from all those winging hooks and uppercuts. He’s far too tough for his own good.
Babic was a savage, but he’s going to have to add a bit of finesse to his game, or it’s a short and painful career of he wants to fight at world level.
I hope Babic will be fighting only in the Bridgerweight because i want to watch his fight`s for years.The weigh difference`s will stop his warrior journey if he continues in HW.
That is financially better option too in the long term career and now he need´s to support his “new” beautiful family for eternity.
I admire the way he stands in life as a MAN.
Congrats to you Mr and Mrs SAVAGE !
Love from Finland
Wouldn’t get much recognition fighting in that ridiculous “division.”
Babic looks exciting, but he is fighting non-punching bums, i am convinced he will be knocked out when he fights someone with a pulse. Bennett has yet to have a ko on record.
Yeah Babic looks good at this level, but unless he’s superhuman, I can’t see his streak lasting too long.
A huge heart and steely determination will only take you so far, esp at HW when you’re a relatively small guy, with little defensive and limited skills.