At the KC Lightstream Stadium, Hull, England, Ricky Burns stopped an overmatched Prince Ofotsu in the 5th round of their Lightweight clash.
From the onset, it was all one-way traffic, with Burns’ quality overtly clear. Ofotsu was brave and game throughout, but was unable to trouble the former Lightweight world champ.
Shortly after the 5th round had begun, Ofotsu’s corner threw in the towel. Their fighter wasn’t hurt – and in fact caught the towel – but was in deep with a fighter he just couldn’t compete with.
Burns leaves the ring with a record of 38-5-1, 12 KO, and Ofotsu 15-5, 11 KO. Good performance from Burns – just don’t call it a ‘comeback’ fight.
Burns vs Ofotsu Round by Round
Round 1: Good stuff from Burns, finding the body, picking his shots well in the opener. Ofotsu will need to find some answers as the fight goes on. Burns, 10-9
Round 2: Ofotsu finding more success here, but looking a little wild, lacking technique. Burns still picking his shots nicely. Both men jabbing. Ragged stuff from Ofotsu, Burns makes him pay. One-two from Burns. Right-hand again. Getting to Ofotsu. Burns, 10-9 (20-18)
Round 3: Burns going to the body. It’s low – gets a telling off from referee. Back on the right-hands upstairs. Looking the boss. Burns is the superior operator in there, and he’s loading up. Body shot, uppercut. Ofotsu misses with two straight-rights. Burns tags his man with another right. Expect a Burns knockout or stoppage here. Burns jab. Burns, 10-9 (30-27)
Round 4: Burns looking for the knockout here, coming on very strong. Ofotsu just has no answers or enough quality in his work to ward Burns off. Burns landing some hard right-hands to the head and body. Stoppage is on the way, without doubt. Another big right from Burns. Ofotsu one brave fighter. Burns, 10-9 (40-36)
Round 5: Shortly after the action continues, Ofotsu’s corner throws in towel.
Result: Burns wins via 5th round TKO
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