By: Sean Crose:

With the former lightweight title WBO Keyshawn Davis weighs four plus pounds over the limitation of his planned Saturday fight with Edwin de Los Santos, the up-to-date main event had to be presented for fans in Norfolk, Virginia. Promoters will make 26-4 Jeremia Nakathila planned a lightweight round round 10 against Abdullah Mason 18-0, became the main substitute event. The first round, though not sluggish, was for every warrior. Mason carefully exerted pressure in the second. Nakathila threw effectively in the third, while Mason continued his pursuit, hurting his man at the end of the round.

Mason hurt his man again on the fourth. Penniless Nakathila was a game, but apparently it was not as forceful as Mason. What’s more, his face began to look beating. The judge called for a doctor between rounds to look at the cut nutrition under his eye. The doctor then ordered to stop the fight. The man fought difficult and had nothing to be ashamed of. Meanwhile, Mason had its 17th early stop in 19 fights. It is obvious that a adolescent man goes in a lightweight division. “I hope you get a up-to-date favorite warrior,” he said to fans in an interview with the fight.

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Camarillo, California – fights are often compared with wars, although this is no longer a metaphor for Vasiliy Lomachenko cares about devoting. Not anymore. Not after watching a real thing.

With regard to the war, a two -time gold medalist of Ukraine, considered for several years to be the largest warrior in the world, has something to do with the average American. “I saw war only on television before,” he said by the translator. “I had no idea: the buildings are destroyed, the cities are encountered from the map, people are killed. I did not take it personally, because it did not happen to me. It happened somewhere else with someone else.”

For some reason, a rocket hit remains with him. This hit a popular holiday destination on the Black Sea coast, maybe half a mile from the place where he stayed, maybe less, but left more than a few buildings in ruins. “I will remember this moment forever because my whole family was there,” said Lomachenko. “I don’t mean only my parents and my children, but my family.”

One can only imagine that excessive emotions such as a blow can move, even in one of them as existing, driven and pre -composed as Lomachenko: fear, rage, panic, confusion. But perhaps, perhaps the most perversely wonderful of all, Lomachenko’s career arch is different in the history of very venerable sport: 396 wins in relation to one defeat (of course Avenged) at amateurs, these gold medals, the title only in his third professional fight and stripes in three divisions. None of them – none of them were left to accident.

Yes, with the 35th birthday approaching in February, the war cost him in the last thing, which he really wanted from boxing – “My Dream”, calls it – the undisputed airy title, all four main belts.

But … So what? The whole family was destroyed in a rocket hit. Besides, he is still hunting. He fights with Jamaine Ortiz, the eighth WBC ranking at Hul theater in Madison Square Garden on Saturday (22:00 ET at ESPN+). It turns out that he is still in the game for the undisputed, not considered the likely result in February.

When the army of Vladimir Putin attacked Ukraine, Lomachenko was in an orthodox monastery in Greece. His Lithuanian manager, Egis Klimas – obliged only to protect the interest of his warrior – advised Loma to attract his family and go directly to Camarillo, where he maintains the house and training center. Finally, it was thought that the war would be brutal and brief, the fact was achieved. Loma was a warrior-with a versatile agreement to fight George Cambosos Jr. For all airy belts-not a war hero.

“How could I do it?” Lomachenko said this week. “I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night. I wouldn’t be able to take care of my life if I did it if I ran away. … The enemy attacked our country. Civilians are killed. Women and children die. Every man in my position, every real person would remain to protect his home.”

The last picture that most people saw from the Loma dated in February last year, when he enlisted to the local defense battalion. He is seen in combat fatigue, the rifle flew to his back.

You never know what the warrior really feels, but it wasn’t a fight. So he came neat: “fear and confusion,” he said, the wrong emotions for the great Lomachenko. “I tried to understand what was going on and what would happen.”

What did your day look like? I’m wondering.

“I wasn’t on the first line or on the battlefield,” he said quickly. “I wasn’t in battle.”

Lucky Guy again.

“The first days passed quickly because the situation would change really quickly,” he said. “Our group was supposed to patrol the city after a police hour. The police ration began at 22:00, when we start to combine the streets. To notice a person who should not be outside, or a car that should not be on the way. You must be as vigilant as during the fight.”

So the great Luchenko got a night shift. I wonder how he slept.

“I slept well,” he said. “I was exhausted.”

Especially after they let him train. “Four times a week,” he said. “I had a special schedule in the army [facility]. They gave me time for training because they understood my dream. “

However, despite the whole conversation about his dream, he never questioned his decision to fight Cambosos for all lanes. Instead, the shot went to a very talented youthful star, Devin Haney.

“He doesn’t regret it,” he said. “Nothing. .”

Still, are you wondering what is going through Lomachenko’s mind, watching it?

“I didn’t see it,” he said. “I slept.”

Lomachenko will allow the first fight in June not what he expected: “I thought he would fight Cambosos.” As for the rematch, he is a cage in his opinion of Haney: “He was good. He was wise. He showed why he was better than George Cambosos.”

You were not impressed?

“I’m not easily impressed.”

23 Haneya. The kid traveled 8,000 miles, fought before the hostile crowd of the stadium, returned a few months later and did it again, throwing another closure or damn close to him.

“I wouldn’t call it a heroic feat,” said Lomachenko. “This is something we all do. … He went to another country; he won the fight and returned. This is common practice.”

There is a final game here. Like Ukraine, the dream of this Ukrainian survived. Anyway, to do that he must go through Haney.

Would you give him the same licenses during the negotiations that Cambosos gave? I’m asking.

“You know my answer,” he said. “

What if Haney wants to fight in his hometown in Oakland? Is his adopted family city, Las Vegas?

“I don’t care about this place,” said Lomachenko. “I don’t care. I will go there as long as the belts are threatened.”

What if he says, “I want a rematch clause”?

“Of course. I will be ready for each of his conditions.”

Many warriors talk about it. Actually, most of them. And most of them lie, otherwise sport would not be in a balanced state in which it is located. However, I don’t think Lomachenko is lying. Never about this.

None of the arrows is not popular for him. He comes from a long dismissal, in which the training was far from typical. It’s 11 years older than Haney. It is diminutive for division, while Haney crashes at the seams. What’s more, Lomachenko lost his aura of invincibility over two years ago, when Teofimo Lopez defeated him. But here is a really extraordinary introduction, at least for a warrior:

“Let me explain,,” said Lomachenko. “He is the undisputed champion. He is a party. [Gervonta] Davis or [Ryan] Garcia or Shakur [Stevenson]. “

We really can’t argue with it. In the meantime, however, Jamaine Ortiz, which – although no Haney – is, like most perspectives of Lomachenko opponents, larger and younger and longer.

So why orthosis?

“Because he is youthful and undefeated and technically qualified boxer. I earlier with him” – for the unanimous decision of Lomachenko over Richard Commey – “and it was not straightforward.”

Lomachenko was not among those like me who surprised that Ortiz defeated Jamel Herring.

“I understand what Ortiz can do: good combinations, very quickly. He felt the distance and worked very well on his feet. He understands boxing.”

This is the highest compliment of Lomachenko, which is a warrior. It means understanding the basic elements of distance, time, mental fortitude. It means understanding the fight as a sport, not war.

Abdullah Mason, a claimant for Lawoight, has the opportunity to shine today against Jeremiie Nakathila in a 10-round Headliner at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Mason (18-0, 16 KO) appeared to save the program for the highest rank with the departure of Keyshawna Davis from the main event yesterday.

Watch the fight live on ESPN.

Abdullah Mason vs. Nakathila: Live results

– – Nahir Albright (17-2, 7 KO) annoyed the previously undefeated lightweight half-weight Kelvin Davis (15-1, 8 KO) according to the 10-government majority decision in a unilateral fight. Albright stuck Davis in rounds 2 and 4 with huge shots. From that moment, skinny 6’3 ″ Kelvin resembled an octopus, holding on a continuous and moving way as much on delicate legs.

It was ugly watching all holding from him. Although the judge gave 28 -year -old Kelvin repetitive warnings, he never took a point. The score was as destitute as the previous fight, and the judges shot it 95-95, 97-93 and 96-94. Boxing News 24 won 9-1 for Albright.

The only round Kelvin seemed to win round 1, and even in this round was Albright. Two huge shots landed in this round. With a better set of judges, this should be a result of 100-90, and Albright won all 10 rounds.

– – Johnson’s “Tiger” on the front (16-0, 7 KO) won a dubious 10-round unanimous decision against Janelson Figueroa Bocca (17-4-1, 11 KO) in a airy welterweight. The results are 100-90, 97-93, 98-92. Boxing News 24 shot him at Boachica 6-4. Olympian 2020 “Tiger” looked shy and scared during the fight, and did not let his hand release until the eighth round.

However, he then returned to his shell after he made several huge shots from the sides in the ninth round. At 10. There was no action in the round, because they both looked like frozen statues, booed by the crowd. The crowd booed from the sixth round because they were dissatisfied with how few blows were thrown.

The highest rank must find out what they want to do with Tiger, 26 years antique, because he has not shown how a crime or ruler suggests that he can win the title of world champion at the age of 140. It is great that he fought in the Olympic Games in 2020, but they are professionals and is not sent.

– – Troy Isley (15-0, 5 KO) defeated Eoundi Michel William (16-2, 12 KO) by a competitive 10-round unanimous decision in medium weight action. The fight was one and back, and Isley finally moved away in the master rounds.

The results are 98-92, 96-94 and 96-94. The last two results were more representative for the type of fight than wide 98-92. The lack of impact strength Isley stopped him. He can’t hit and fights when entering the fighters with any pop.

– – Keon Davis (4-0, 3 KO) He stopped Michael Velez (3-1, 2 KO) in the second round of the planned Six-Lawygrovian welterweight clash. Keon, 23-year-old brother Keyshawn Davis, landed with a low left hook for Velez’s body to put him in the second round. Velez crawled into his angle with an expression of pain on his face and was counted. The stop time was 2:22 in the second round.

This is the largest puncher with which the Mason suited. It is a fight that indicates whether it has defense and resistance to the action at the top. This is a fight that can change Abdullah into a star with fans if he blur Nakathila in the first round of KO.

Two years ago, Jeremia was knocked out twice in the second round by Large Punchers. So Mason must focus on getting him out as soon as possible.

Nakathila (26-4, 21 KO) will attack today’s Mason for Mason, hoping that taking advantage of his reputation, that he would be susceptible to head arrows by huge puncher. A victory for Nakathil, 35 years antique, will provide him with a well -paid rematch against Abdullah.

Today’s main card

– Abdullah Mason vs. Jeremia Nakasihila – Headliner
-Kelvin Davis vs. Nahir Albright-Scholar

Prelims on Espn+

– Tiger Johnson vs. Janelson Boczyica
– Troy Isley vs. Etondi Michel William
– Keon Davis vs. Michael Velez

Mason-nakathila start time and channel

The main Mason-Nakathila card starts at 22:00 et / 19:00 PT at ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+. The introductory card starts at 18:00 et /15: 00 PT at ESPN+.

In the main fight of support Kelvin Davis (15-0, 8 KO) takes a step against Nahir Albright (16-2, 7 KO) in a 10-round fight. This is a risky fight for 28 -year -old Kelvin, because Albright has experience, speed and talent that can cause nervousness. Two years ago, Nahir approached Keyshawn in a 10-round decision.

Kelvin was raised from the estate to the main card after pulling his brother Keyshawn due to weight problems. It may be good if Kelvin wins, but it may also end with a disaster if he is unveiled by Nahir.

It is far from a struggle for Kelvin Davis. It is more 50-50, and it can even be 40-60, if Albright is in the same form in which he was when he fought Keyshawn.