By: Sean Crose
Stephan Shaw are unbeaten 18-0 and Efe Ajagba 16-1 led an ESPN televised card from New York’s Turning Stone Resort and Casino on Saturday night. Their heavyweight bout is scheduled for ten innings and televised live on ESPN. Both men were highly skilled and were part of a new batch of strong candidates that rose through the ranks of the division. In other words, the match meant a lot to these boxers.
Each man used his stab for the first time, but Shaw’s was a little sharper. The second inning saw Shaw use superb footwork while Ajagba pursued his man after a long stab. Things still go pretty slow in season three, as each man manages to land efficiently. Ajagba continued to pursue Shaw in the fourth round while Shaw agreed to keep his distance. Shaw started his boxing with frequency in the fifth round. However, it is clear that at least for the time being, Shaw prefers defense to attack.
Sadly, the fight is boring.
Things are still slow in season six. The match was over and both men had their moments – Shaw seems to be controlling the tempo at the moment, for example – but there didn’t seem to be much urgency on the part of either fighter. doctor. Ajagba shot very hard with his right in the seventh round. In the eighth round, it was clear that Ajagba at least tried to fight. Shaw’s satisfaction in fighting with considerable caution has slowed things down.
By the ninth minute, one had to wonder if Shaw wasn’t feeling well. He simply didn’t let go. The crowd started booing. ESPN broadcaster Timothy Bradley rightly stated: “There is no urgency. The 10th and final round saw a more aggressive Shaw, but still a Shaw held back by caution. It can be said that Ajagba won by unanimous decision.
