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Philippine champion Roland Dy dominates Scott McHugh over three rounds at Utilita Arena, cementing his place among the BKB elite.
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Roland Dy retained his BKB super-welterweight world title by dominating Scott McHugh at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena. The Philippine champion asserted his power from the second round, inflicting three knockdowns before the corner stoppage came in the third. A performance that leaves a mark and confirms his dominance in the discipline.
To remember:
- Roland Dy successfully defends his BKB super-welterweight world title by dominating Scott McHugh in Newcastle.
- The Philippine champion lands three knockdowns in three rounds before McHugh’s corner throws in the towel.
- David Winiarski and Adel Altamimi make their mark with spectacular victories.
This Saturday, Newcastle’s Utilita Arena shook under the masterful strikes of Roland Dy, who reaffirmed his status as the BKB super-welterweight world champion by crushing Scott McHugh, a five-time champion in the discipline. From the second round, Dy imposed a relentless pace, landing three knockdowns in under three rounds. Under the pressure, McHugh’s team chose to throw in the towel, handing Dy a victory by corner stoppage that stands as a show of sheer dominance.
This performance follows an already impressive career, coming on the heels of his win over Paulie Malignaggi. For BKB fans, Dy now embodies excellence, blending technique and power to overpower his opponents. But the event didn’t stop there: other fights left their mark on the night, starting with the blistering performance of David Winiarski, who stopped Geraint Goodridge in the first round, confirming his status as a rising prodigy.
A spectacular return and a hard-fought victory
Adel Altamimi also made waves with a stunning comeback against Tom Mowbray. Despite absorbing two knockdowns early in the fight, the Swede turned the tide in the second round, delivering a KO that electrified the crowd. Proof that in BKB, nothing is ever decided until the final second.
On the scorecards, Brian Hyslop delivered a close points battle against former boxing world champion Joseph Diaz Jr, adding a touch of suspense to an already emotion-packed evening. Between dominance, twists, and feats, Utilita Arena delivered a spectacle worthy of combat sports fans’ expectations.
With this victory, Roland Dy cements his place among the best in BKB, while the other fights of the night reminded fans why this discipline is growing in popularity. A night to remember for combat sports enthusiasts.