Follow Daily Mail Australia’s live blog for all the updates from the Battle on the Reef footy fight night. Witness the intense showdown between Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Jarrod Wallace in round one. With a powerful right uppercut, Asofa-Solomona knocks Wallace down, but the Queenslander quickly recovers. Asofa-Solomona’s punches narrowly miss their mark, while Wallace cleverly uses clinches to tie him up. This round ends with a 10-8 advantage for Asofa-Solomona.
In the ring walks, Wallace enters to the tune of “We Like to Party” by the Vengaboys, while Asofa-Solomona maintains a serious demeanor, wearing a black T-shirt and entering to “Freed From Desire” by Gala Rizzatto.
In the midst of the action, experienced boxing commentator Andy Raymond expresses his frustration with the referee and Hannant’s corner for allowing the fight to continue. He criticizes their inability to control the situation, emphasizing that these are rugby league players, not professional boxers.
Middleweight star Michael Zerafa agrees with Raymond’s criticism, stating that the fight should have been stopped when Paulo landed a powerful right hand. He believes Hannant’s corner should have protected him from further harm.
Zerafa also highlights Paulo’s potential as a boxer, commenting on his exceptional power, form, and composure. Fight fans can look forward to seeing more of Paulo in the future.
In the match between Junior Paulo and Ben Hannant, the first round concludes with Paulo winning by TKO after delivering a devastating punch. Hannant gets knocked down twice, but one instance is ruled a push.
Hannant enters the ring wearing maroon trunks, proudly displaying his Polar Bear nickname. Paulo emerges in a black tee representing the gym he trains at, radiating confidence. Paulo is favored to win based on tips from Michael Zerafa and James Graham, considering his impressive performance against Paul Gallen.
Asofa-Solomona prepares for his fight against Wallace by focusing on his own strategy rather than adapting to Wallace’s abilities. Commentator Michael Zerafa praises Asofa-Solomona for his ability to counter moves, commending his size and skill.
Justin Hodges surprises his daughter, who thought he would be knocked out in tonight’s fight. When asked about fighting Asofa-Solomona, Hodges dismisses the idea, indicating it won’t happen.
Hodges expresses his relief at being able to enjoy a beer after the fight. He playfully suggests he may have one fight left in him and jokingly calls out Sonny Bill Williams, recognizing the magnitude of such a matchup.
The fights tonight take place in a small ring, reminiscent of a phone booth. Final decisions are awaited as Justin Hodges wins a unanimous points victory over Matt Cooper. Hodges’ experience gives him the edge, but Cooper impresses as a debutant.
The first round of Hodges vs. Cooper sees both fighters showcasing their skills. Hodges delivers several solid shots while Cooper displays movement and feints to set up his punches. As the round comes to a close, Hodges edges ahead in a 10-9 decision.
As the anticipation builds, Cooper exudes confidence during his ring walk, while Hodges enters with his son and daughter. James Graham predicts Hodges to emerge victorious due to his development as a boxer, but Cooper remains a wildcard.
Next up is the highly anticipated clash between Justin Hodges and Matt Cooper, a State of Origin bout featuring two formidable opponents. Hodges, with an impressive 5-3 pro record, faces Cooper, who has proven to be a formidable opponent in his boxing career.
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