Lee McGregor vs. Erik Robles Ayala & Sultan Zaurbek vs. John Carter RBR.

Round 1: Harris 10-9
Round 2: Harris 10-8
Round 3: Dovbyshchenko 10-9

29-27 Harris

When Dovbyshchenko closes the distance he is able to land some shots on the inside but they don’t have an effect on Harris. I think Harris needs to work on his punch output and cardio. He is only 23 though.

Really good round for Dovbyshchenko. He lands a big right hand at the end of the round. Harris is lazy and stands in the pocket taking a flurry of shots. This is a good fight.

 

Round 1: Harris 10-9
Round 2: Harris 10-8
Round 3: Dovbyshchenko 10-9
Round 4: Dovbyshchenko 10-9

38-37 Harris

Harris is extremely tired and fighting in spurts. Dovbyshchenko can’t miss with the straight right hand as Harris isn’t moving his head.

I think Dovbyshchenko might stop Harris in the next round. Harris looks like he might fall to the floor.

 

Round 1: Harris 10-9
Round 2: Harris 10-8
Round 3: Dovbyshchenko 10-9
Round 4: Dovbyshchenko 10-9
Round 5: Dovbyshchenko TKO

Dovbyshchenko starts the round on the front foot and pressurises Harris. He is landing at will and Harris looks out of sorts.

Huge left hook from the Ukrainian which Harris manages to take. The referee is having a close look. Now Dovbyshchenko also looks tired.

I’d be shocked if Harris sees out round 6. Dovbyshchenko lands the left hand several times at the end of the round. And the referee steps in before the bell goes.

Massive upset. A step too soon for Marty Harris. Great action.

 

God Harris stinks. What was he a -1500 favorite?

 

-2500. Lmao.

 

Round 1: Eubank 10-9

Surprised Eubank is still facing this level of opposition after good wins over Sean ‘Masher’ Dodd and Tom Farrell. Good opening round for Eubank.

 

Round 1: Eubank 10-9
Round 2: Eubank 10-9

20-18 Eubank

Extremely scrappy and a lot of holding by Ellis on the inside.

 

Round 1: Eubank 10-9
Round 2: Eubank 10-9
Round 3: Eubank 10-9

30-27 Eubank

I am liking the feints and footwork from Eubank. However, he won’t really learn much from this level of opposition. Hopefully he has a big step-up at the end of the year.

 

Round 1: Eubank 10-9
Round 2: Eubank 10-9
Round 3: Eubank 10-9
Round 4: Eubank 10-9

40-36 Eubank

Not great viewing for us Channel 5 viewers tonight. Hopefully the main event is better.

 

Does Ellis even want to be there...

 

Dobyshchenko is way better than his record suggests.

Ukrainian HW's did the double over GB heavyweights tonight in upsets

 

Round 1: Eubank 10-9
Round 2: Eubank 10-9
Round 3: Eubank 10-9
Round 4: Eubank 10-9
Round 5: Eubank 10-9

50-45 Eubank

Too much holding from Ellis. The referee should warn him.

He is. Harris managed to drop him which was impressive. He really needs to improve his defence and head movement.

Kash Ali looked like he came in out of shape and without preparing for a southpaw.

 

Re- Watched Eubank-Antin earlier this eve, that was a far better test for Eubank, so far at least.

 

Round 1: Eubank 10-9
Round 2: Eubank 10-9
Round 3: Eubank 10-9
Round 4: Eubank 10-9
Round 5: Eubank 10-9
Round 6: Eubank 10-8

60-53 Eubank

Eubank looks pretty one-dimensional. He is fighting at the same pace and moving backwards and forwards in straight lines only.

As I type this Eubank drops Ellis with a right hook right at the end of the round.Ellis gets up and sits down in his corner.

 

Round 1: Eubank 10-9
Round 2: Eubank 10-9
Round 3: Eubank 10-9
Round 4: Eubank 10-9
Round 5: Eubank 10-9
Round 6: Eubank 10-8
Round 7: Eubank TKO

The referee deducts a point from Ellis for persistent holding. Eubank moves towards Ellis aggressively flooring him, and the referee waves it off. Eubank should have a better opponent next time out fingers-crossed.

You’re right. I think that opponent came in on short notice and was a lot bigger than Eubank on the night.