Promising Ukrainian heavyweight Alexander Gvozdik has taken another step towards the championship match.
Another rival Carnation became experienced American Tommy Karpenisi, a record of which was fighting with such experienced masters as Nathan cleverly, Andrzej Fonfara and Adonis Stevenson.
Carnations for the first time in the Pro ring has met with a Lefty – Karpenisi in the opening round made it clear to the Ukrainians that it is not to underestimate. Carnations, “he yawned,” a short right for the first time in his career was knocked down. Alexander recovered quickly and did not allow the opponent to develop its local success.
Carnations gradually seized the initiative, regularly disturbing, Karpenisi protracted series. American constantly kept on the alert Kharkiv – the counterattack of Karpenisi did not give the Cloves a full sense of control of what is happening in the ring.
From the fourth round of Karpenisi formed a cut on the bridge of his nose – American finally focused on the defense and only once blew up a brand counterattack. In the sixth round of Carnations finished off the opponent, straight right to the body forced Karpenisi get down on his knees. After a few seconds the referee has fixed a knockout.
