By CompuBox
Chris Eubank, who fights George Groves in the WBSS super middleweight semi-finals, landed 19.7 punches per round in his knockout win over Avni Yildirim. Eubank averaged 67 punches thrown per round and also landed 15.3 power punches per round and 51% of his non-jabs.
Callum Smith, who meets Juergen Braehmer in the other WBSS semi-final, landed 7.8 jabs per round in his decision win over Erik Skoglund, who landed 7.9 jabs per round, but only 4.3 power shots per round. Smith landed 7.3 power shots per round vs. Skoglund.
39 Year old Juergen Braehmer held Rob Brant to an overall connect percentage of just 22.1% in his decision win.
Veteran Juergen Braehmer outboxed previously undefeated Rob Brant Saturday at the Sport- und Kongresshalle in Schwerin, Germany and advances to semi-final in the quest for the Muhammad Ali Trophy.
The judges scored it 119-109, 118-110 and 116-112 for Braehmer which sets up a semi-final against undefeated Callum Smith from Liverpool, England.
Braehmer, the 39-year-old former two-time light heavyweight world titleholder, was in total control of the fight dominating with his jab and left hand against his 12 year younger opponent.
“I showed that I can still do it at the age of 39,” said Braehmer who fought at an impressive high pace throughout all the rounds.
“I believe I can win this tournament. This is my last chance to achieve something big in boxing and I would not participate if I did not believe I could win the Muhammad Ali Trophy. Today I took the first step,” said the hometown hero with conviction in his voice.
“I have never seen Braehmer perform better than he did tonight. This was not only a victory for Juergen, but for all the 39-year-old’s out there,” said Kalle Sauerland, Comosa’s Chief Boxing Officer.
“I lost to a better a man. His timing was just perfect, credit to Braehmer. I was surprised he was that good,” said Brant.
27-year-old Callum Smith is now looking forward to fighting Braehmer.
“Braehmer fought well and used his size well against Brant,” said Smith.
“I think it will be a great fight against Braehmer and I feel confident to get the win as I think I will be the better fighter. I would like to fight in Liverpool, but I am ready to fight anywhere.”
The other World Boxing Super Series semi-final in the super middleweight division will be an all-British match between George Groves and Chris Eubank Jr.
The semi-finals will take place in early 2018.
