Join us here at BoxingBase.com for Live Round by Round Updates of the Thurman vs Collazo undercard. The PBC on ESPN card is set to unfold in front of a Tampa, Florida crowd, and features undefeated Tony Harrison (21-1, 18 KO) taking on Willie Nelson (24-2-1, 14 KO) in a 154 pound match-up.
Thurman vs Collazo Undercard: Harrison vs Nelson Round by Round
Round 1: Both men looking competitive and sharp, trying to establish range. Obviously there is a large height and reach disparity here. Good work from both fighters. Nelson, 10-9
Round 2: Harrison has a big obstacle in front of him here. If he conquers Nelson, this gamble is going to pay off and look very impressive. Harrison working in close, chopping away to the body. Nelson firing back now. Hard to separate these guys. Harrison, 10-9 (19-19)
Round 3: Two very solid fighters. Hard jabs from both men. Intriguing fight. Another close round, with neither man having the other’s number as of yet. Harrison, 10-9 (29-28)
Round 4: Both men beginning to trade more, closing down the distance. Judges have their work cut out with the scoring here. Nelson, 10-9 (38-38)
Round 5: Action heating up more. Harrison right-hand. Stiff Nelson jab. Both trading. Very disciplined offense. Both falling short with the jab in final seconds. Harrison, 10-9 (48-47)
Round 6: Lively round, Harrison getting off some decent shots, registering with Nelson. His best round of the night. Harrison, 10-9 (58-56)
Round 7: Right-hand from Nelson. Both men tentative, and the crowd do not like it one bit. Battle of the jabs. Another close round. Harrison, 10-9 (68-65)
Round 8: This isn’t the fireworks promised, but both fighters are quality operators who don’t want to make a mistake. Understandable. Harrison is edging these tight rounds, but not in considerable fashion. Harrison, 10-9 (78-74)
Round 9: Nelson beginning to pile on the pressure, coming on stronger. Nelson knocks down Harrison with huge right-hand! Harrison gets to feet, but eyes unclear. Referee stops fight!
Result: Nelson wins via 9th round TKO
BoxingBase.com Scorecard (going into 9th): 78-74, Harrison
Wow! What an upset on the Thurman vs Collazo card! Fight fans, we want your thoughts on this shocker…
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