Liam Davies v Jason Cunningham: Follow LIVE with four titles on the line as duo go head-to-head
MAIN EVENT FAST APPROACHING
Liam Davies and Jason Cunningham are warming up in their dressing rooms as their British Super Bantamweight title fight fast approaches.
JAMES TARGETS MORE BELTS
After his “best performance”, Eithan James has set his sights on landing more titles.
PUNDITS SPLIT OVER SPENCE JR. V CRAWFORD
SPENCE JR. V CRAWFORD TO COME LATER
Two of the greatest fighters in the world are set to go toe-to-toe in Las Vegas later this evening, as Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford put their undefeated records on the line in a bid to unify the welterweight division.
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ATTENTION NOW TURNS TO THE MAIN EVENT
A reminder that tonight’s main event Liam Davies v Jason Cunningham for the British Super Bantamweight title.
EITHAN JAMES v JAMES MOORCROFT: JAMES IS THE NEW CHAMPION
As expected, Eithan James gets the nod, winning the WBO European Welterweight title by unanimous decision (98-92, 98-92, 97-94). What a performance!
EITHAN JAMES v JAMES MOORCROFT – ROUND 10: WE GO TO THE SCORECARDS
It’s been a great fight, who will finish it off the better? Moorcroft has nothing to lose and lands a couple nice shots early but James hits back with a lovely snap left. He just has to keep his man at distance for a couple minutes.
Moorcroft does find success with an overhand right, but James takes it well. James then puts a nice combination together before Moorcroft applies some pressure and backs James onto the ropes. He rips some body shots, but he needs more than that. The pair go down swinging and show respect when the bell rings to end a brilliant fight. We go to the judges’ scorecards but there should be no surprises here.
EITHAN JAMES v JAMES MOORCROFT – ROUND 9: MOORCROFT ROCKS JAMES
Two to go and it’s desperate times for Moorcroft. But he lands a huge right that seems to rock James – can he pull off the comeback? The crowd sense it’s on but James seems to have recovered and lands a couple stalling lefts. We get the kind of close exchanges that Moorcroft needs to end the round and he lands another good uppercut as James starts to look tired.
EITHAN JAMES v JAMES MOORCROFT – ROUND 8: MOORCROFT’S LOOKS HURT
The corner is delighted with James, understandably so. They urge him to stay on the front foot, which he does, landing a jab at the bell. That’s bettered by a brilliant right at the end of a one-two. Moorcroft retaliates with a good uppercut but fails to back it up with anything. Perhaps sensing defeat is imminent, Moorcroft marches forward for the last minute and backs James into the corner momentarily but he fails to do any damage.
EITHAN JAMES v JAMES MOORCROFT – ROUND 7: JAMES CLOSING IN ON VICTORY
Moorcroft comes forward but it’s in hope rather than anything else. He swings but fails to find the elusive target that is James. He needs to get in closer, which he does midway through the round and lands a couple of nice body shots. After the break, Moorcroft lands a nice right but absorbs an even better uppercut at the same time. James lands some nice jabs to see out another round.
EITHAN JAMES v JAMES MOORCROFT – ROUND 6: JAMES LANDS A SLICK HOOK
James slips a right and lands a sweeping counter-hook. That was nice. Moorcroft tries to get in close again and slips in a nice uppercut, but James responds with a powerful jab. James’ movement is still superb even though we are more than halfway through the contest. A wild exchange is halted by the bell. A close round but it’s hard to imagine James isn’t dominating on the scorecards.
EITHAN JAMES v JAMES MOORCROFT – ROUND 5: JAMES TEEING OFF
It feels like the finish is near here. The start of the round is highly competitive, with Moorcroft landing some good shots. But back comes James, who finishes the round strong, stunning his opponent with some big, big shots. It feels like the end could be nigh.
EITHAN JAMES v JAMES MOORCROFT – ROUND 4: MOORCROFT LANDS A GOOD RIGHT
Two jabs set up a good right hand for James to start the round. He continues to pick off Moorcroft at will. Moorcroft fires back halfway through the round, feinting before landing a right that knocks James back a step. Moorcroft has a couple of chances to land a big shot with James’ left hand low but he fails to take them. Another close round that James probably shades.
EITHAN JAMES v JAMES MOORCROFT – ROUND 3: CHANGE OF TACTICS FOR MOORCROFT
James is starting to put together combinations now that Moorcroft’s offence has been blunted. Moorcroft aims a few shots to the body and tries to rough his opponent up. It’s definitely a better tactic but James still manages to clip him with a sharp left and a stiff right at the bell. A closer round for sure!
EITHAN JAMES v JAMES MOORCROFT – ROUND 2: JAMES A LEVEL ABOVE
Moorcroft walks forward but straight into a couple of shots. It’s one-way traffic so far. James sneaks a couple of shots through Moorcroft’s guard, who is already looking a little weary. To his credit, Moorcroft keeps coming forward but can’t find a home for any of his shots. James had the better of the action once again.
EITHAN JAMES v JAMES MOORCROFT – ROUND 1: JAMES FINDS HIS RANGE IMMEDIATELY
Both men are straight on the offensive, trying to establish the jab. James is switching between orthodox and southpaw, which is making it difficult for Moorcroft. He slips a few right hands and lands a couple of straight lefts, which gives him a shot of confidence. He lets his hands go more towards the end of the round and lands some big shots. Definitely one round in the book for James.
2050 – EITHAN JAMES v JAMES MOORCROFT UP NEXT
Ahead of tonight’s main event, we have Eithan James and James Moorcroft battling it out over 10 rounds for the vacant WBO European Welterweight title. The fighters are in the ring, the action is moments away!
There will be a total of four titles at stake when Liam Davies takes on Jason Cunningham at the Telford International Centre on Saturday night.
Davies puts his British super-bantamweight, EBU European super bantamweight and WBC International super bantamweight belts on the line, while Cunningham’s WBO International super bantamweight is also up for grabs.
Follow LIVE round-by-round written coverage of the fight here.
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Following the Davies-Cunningham fight is Errol Spence Jr against Terence Crawford. The main card starts at 8pm ET / 1am UK time. The Spence Jr. vs Crawford fight is expected to start with ringwalks around 11pm ET / 4am UK time.
HOW TO WATCH SPENCE JR v CRAWFORD IN THE UK ON TV
The undercard, featuring lightweight contender Isaac Cruz v Giovanni Cabrera, will be live on TNT Sports Box Office from midnight, with the first hour available for anyone to watch.
Spence Jr v Crawford pay-per-view (PPV) costs £19.95 in the UK and can be watched through BT TV, Virgin TV and Sky or online via the web or the TNT Sports Box Office App. You do not need to be a TNT Sports subscriber to buy this event.
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