Boxing returned to our screens this week, with fans treated to great events. With stacked undercards and knockout performances, it didn’t disappoint.
With that being said, here’s what happened.
Michael Eifert Vs. Jean Pascal
In an IBF eliminator, Michael Eifert, the IBF Inter-Continental champion, defeated Jean Pascal, the former WBA World and WBC Silver Light Heavyweight champion.
Despite being considered an underdog, Eifert surprisingly defeated Pascal in a 12-round bout held at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec, Canada.
Overnight In Canada, Michael Eifert Defeated A Fragile Looking Jean Pascal Via Unamious Decision Over 12 Rounds 🥊
Eifert Is Now Mandatory To Face Artur Beterbiev, Whilst Pascal Could Possibly Retire After 44 Fights đź‘Ź #boxing #PascalEifert pic.twitter.com/worB2mLhm8
— Eat Sleep Boxing Repeat (@ESBRBoxing) March 17, 2023
Eifert’s disciplined and fit performance enabled him to effectively utilize his jabs while dodging Pascal’s erratic swings, ultimately out-boxing the 40-year-old opponent.
Eifert, who had never gone 12 rounds in his four years as a professional boxer, won the fight, according to all three judges, in a unanimous decision.
Highlights:Â
Michael Eifert (12-1) wins his fight against Jean Pascal (36-7-1) in Montreal, Canada. He is now the the IBF light heavyweight mandatory challenger! Scorecards: 118-110 , 115-113 , 117-111 #PascalEifert pic.twitter.com/C7P6RrmGO3
— Permante (@PermantexG) March 17, 2023
Undercard Results:
Amanda Galle def. Lorena Cruz Aispuro via Decision (Unanimous)
Caroline Veyre def. Anaelle Angerville via Decision (Unanimous)
Karla Ramos Zamora def. Jessica Camara via TKO – Round 4, 7:46
Joseph Ward def. Mario Andrade Rodriguez via KO – Round 1, 1:31
Yoel Angeloni def. Alexander Calixto via TKO – Round 2, 3:00
Mathieu Germain def. Steven Wilcox via Decision (Unanimous)
Michael Eifert def. Jean Pascal via Decision (Unanimous)
Calum Walsh Vs. Wesley Tucker
Callum Walsh used a series of quick combinations to knock down Wesley Tucker three times in the second round, as a result, the fight was called off.
Tucker was quickly pushed back by Walsh (6-0, 5 KOs), who began a series of attacks while Tucker tried to find a chance to counter.
Although Tucker connected once with a left hook, Walsh was not deterred and continued with a relentless barrage of punches.
THE Fastest Rising Star in Boxing, @KINGCALLUMWALSH hits 6-0 with a second round knockout of Wesley Tucker on @UFCFightPass #PowerOverload pic.twitter.com/dXPGWU57pk
— Bernie Bahrmasel (@BernieBahrmasel) March 17, 2023
After the first knockdown, Tucker complained to the referee that he had been touched on the top of his head, but it was to no avail.
Just a minute later, he was hit again with a series of punches, which included two powerful right hooks to his body.
This caused him to slump down along the ropes, resting on the bottom strand, before finally sitting down on his trunks and receiving an eight-count.
Despite being able to rise to his feet, Tucker was in no condition to continue the fight, and the referee waved off the action at 2:59 of round 2.
Highlights:
Callum really able to pick his shots in the second!#HFNBoxing pic.twitter.com/cUYs5McTEZ
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) March 17, 2023
Walsh sits him down again!#HFNBoxing pic.twitter.com/Ea47pg1V1p
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) March 17, 2023
Is this the end?!?!#HFNBoxing pic.twitter.com/zMtWHvRq1A
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) March 17, 2023
Undercard Results:
Jonathan de Pina def. Richard Barnard via KO – Round 1 – 2:43
Nicolas Tejada def. William Frank Harrington via Decision (Split)
Kevin Walsh def. Andrew Bentley via Decision (Unanimous)
Kendrick Ball Jr def. Mike Stegall via Decision (Unanimous)
Hegly Mosqueda def. Jose Edgardo Garcia via Decision (Split)
Francis Hogan def. Jimmy Williams via TKO – Round 5, 3:00
Danny O’Connor def. Luis Garcia via TKO – Round 4, 1:55