Ukrainian defeated British Matty Harris
Ukrainian heavyweight Konstantin Dovbyshchenko (10-13-1, 7 KOs) dedicated Armed forces of Ukraine his sensational victory over the Briton Matty Harris (5-1, 4 KOs) during a boxing evening in Edinburgh.
“I want to say thanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine for protecting our Ukraine and allowing me to speak on the international arena. I didn’t let you down, I won. Glory to the Armed Forces! Glory to Ukraine! Thank you all for rooting for me,” Dovbyshchenko said.
In the fight with Harris, Konstantin was knocked down in the second round, but was able to return to the fight. Dovbyshchenko seized the initiative from the third round, when the Briton showed signs of fatigue. In the fifth round, the Ukrainian carried out a protracted attack, which was interrupted by the referee, fixing a technical knockout.
Dovbyshchenko broke a series of four defeats in a row. Harris lost for the first time in his career.
Source: Sportarena
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