Lol...Brilliant

I think 'heat of the moment' is the most accurate way to describe last night.
I don't know Panicos or Chris personally but have introduced both of them on several shows and the both appear to be really good lads, of course great fighters but just sound too. Sorry Jonno, and this is just my experience but I've never seen evidence of either guy being or acting like a ock.

Rnd 1 was tight, If Panicos has underestimated Shaw at all then by the end of Rnd1, he knew he was in a fight...brilliant opener and I reckon was setting the tone for a great contest.

Rnd 2, I felt Panicos was beginning to find range and I feared he may have igured out a way to open a margin on scoring criteria...as Davy said above, some really nice twists out of the clinch with lightening fast kicks. However Chris maintained composure, held a solid guard and looked dangerous.

End of the round, and the bell is rung. My position ringside was next to the time keeper who smacked the bell more than once. I would estimate that the punch was thrown 2secs after bell...on a video replay (on someones phone) the ref actually moved to step between them BEFORE the punch was thrown. Ref consulted with timekeeper and three judges all of whom confirmed that it was a late blow. No alternative but to DQ Chris.

Shame though, the fans were on the edge of their seats as this was shaping up to be a thriller. I really hope that a re-match can be made and I understand Liam Robinson (Panicos' trainer) has already agreed to this.



As an aside to the controversy of above...the Dutch lad who fought Stevie B was VERY dangerous, apparently only 17yrs old too, I predict a big future for him.

BRILLIANT to see Paul Kelly back at his best, one of my favourite people in the sport...a stoppage win over the hugely talented Robin Downer earlier this year and another sopage win over Nathan Ghundoo last night...GREAT STUFF!

another well run, well attended show from Brian Calder...started about half six, finished about eleven...well done Brian and team!