HIGHLIGHTS: Liam Smith Stops Anthony Fowler In Battle For Liverpool
The junior-middleweight collision between Anthony Fowler and Liam Smith has wrapped up.
Earlier today (Oct. 9), Fowler and Smith did battle inside the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. The bout was contested for Fowler’s WBA International Junior-Middleweight Championship.
Already at the halfway point of the opening round, Fowler caused blood to trickle down the eye of Smith. A hard right hand from Fowler caught Smith clean upstairs. Round one was all Fowler.
Smith had much more success in the second stanza. He had some left hands and a right. Fowler appeared to lean into the jab a bit too much, which left openings for Smith.
Fowler had Smith in a world of trouble in the third round. Despite being wobbly from a barrage of punches, Smith landed two big punches at the end of the frame.
Smith caused a cut over Fowler’s left eye in the fourth round. A left hook connected for Smith at the end of the round.
Smith dropped Fowler in the fifth round with a right hand over the top. Fowler survived the round.
A left hook in the eighth round once again floored Fowler. This time, he didn’t want anymore and Smith earned a massive victory. He is the new WBA International Junior-Middleweight Champion.
Here are highlights of the bout as well as the results for the full card.
Liam Smith vs. Anthony Fowler Results
Liam Smith def. Anthony Fowler via TKO – R8, 2:04
Troy Williamson def. Ted Cheeseman via TKO – R10, 0:50
Peter McGrail def. Ed Harrison via decision (60-54)
Jamie Mitchell def. Shannon Courtenay via majority decision (95-95, 96-94, 97-93)
Kieron Conway def. JJ Metcalf unanimous decision (96-95, 96-95, 96-94)
