Comments Thread For: Early Prizefighter Results: Ekundayo Shocks Craig McEwan!

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In a major upset, unheralded Nigerian junior middleweight Larry Ekundayo (3-0, 1 KO), whose overall oppponents' record in the first two professional fights was no better than 3-30, scored a shocking split nod over heavy favorite Craig McEwan (21-3, 10 KOs). Both fighters fought on even terms through three rounds, and the decisive factor was a cut over the left eye, suffered by the Scottsman in the first round. Phil Edwards and Richie Davis had it 29-28 - for the Nigerian, while Victor Loughlin scored it 29-28 - for McEwan. BoxingScene was in agreement with the first two judges. Larry Ekundayo is through to the semifinals of this Prizefighter series.

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[B.R!ghteous]

Sorry - but i'm not shocked.

[Clegg]

I don't know anything about the guy that beat him, but this is the risk with Prizefighter. 3 rounds is no way to prove who the better fighter is.

[anonymous2.0]

Craig should have won, unless this Nigerian is some reincarnation of Ali or something, with the experience that Craig has had, the only reason I can think of him losing is that he got lazy and underestimated his opponent.I'm pretty sure this is a career killer.

[Earl-Hickey]

I don't understand why anyone half decent would go in these things

[gingerbreadman]

I don't understand why anyone half decent would go in these things

Agree. Although Ekundayo looks a pretty good fighter, 10-round rematch with McEwan would be good.

[FlatLine]

Larry is the man, beat McEwan like it was nothing. But it's true that 3 rounders aren't a great measure of ability. I remember Danny Williams lost in his first Prizefighter bout against a giant who was a nobody. If it was a 10 rounder Williams would probably knock him out.

[paulf]

Same thing happened to Kevin Johnson; thought he would get some quick money and pump up his record, instead he ruined the possible opportunities gained by beating Laipai

[Dr Rumack]

Missed the Q-Finals of this and couldn't believe McEwan lost to a guy with two pro fights. How good an amateur was Ekundayo?

[gingerbreadman]

Missed the Q-Finals of this and couldn't believe McEwan lost to a guy with two pro fights. How good an amateur was Ekundayo?

I heard on the commentary that he was amultiple-time Nigerian champ who has had a lot of issues with going pro, which is why it took him so late. Early days, but he looks excellent.