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Chamberlain v. Massey R6
Sharper for Massi to land first and the action of the first minute actually demonstrates this, up to this stage. He lands a short, sharp cut and Chamberlain fires back with more bodywork, albeit fleeting.
The bigger man works him over, and while Massey doesn’t have intense knockout power, he patiently breaks Chamberlain down with punches like this – landing first and last.
Chamberlain v. Massey R5
Into the fifth they go, Massey opens up and they exchange shots in the pocket once more. Chamberlain has found a home for the body throw now, Massey is happy to rough it up and look for heads in response.
Massey lands four in a row, then a powerful right cross as Chamberlain is guilty of being a static target once again.
He finishes the house better, but is that enough to sway the judges?
Chamberlain v. Massey R4
Chamberlain digs well to the body in the opening minute, maybe they called him the riot act and told him to step it up – otherwise he will follow the same fate that Dan Aziz suffered earlier.
Massey eats a right cross, then a smooth one-two combo but wears it well and responds with a counter of his own as friend Denzel Bentley and Mick Hennessy, Chamberlain’s manager, watch loudly.
Better round and on time, as the cameras show newly minted WBC world bridgeweight champion Lawrence Oakley doing a roving interview not far from the front page with Sky. I wonder what he thinks…
Chamberlain v. Massey R3
Massey lands the best punch of the fight so far, a right cross, and Team Chamberlain isn’t even involved on the side of the fight. Not their baggage right now either, getting caught in shots you wouldn’t expect.
He forcefully whips wild blows in response but seems a little bothered by what is coming back to him, needs to be more proactive in attacks. Massey is a smart puncher, but you can’t tempt him to trade up close.
Chamberlain vs Massey R2
More of the same with fantasies galore, both waiting for each other to show them a book they can exploit.
Massey lands a clean first, and more often than not with some right hooks, Chamberlain takes the trigger but still not often enough.
Chamberlain vs. Massey R1
Chamberlain brings up a lot at the start, landing body shots in the pocket as Massey – who has a slight advantage in height and reach – keeps his distance.
You can see Isaac waiting for the right moment to open up, briefly tagging Massey against the ropes with a right hand. Kaigi’s opening round but that’s not surprising.
