The much-anticipated bout Liam Smith vs Hassan Mwakinyo culminated with a controversial win for home favorite Liam Smith on 3rd September, 2022, know the full undercard results and purse
As he eliminated the threat of the powerful Hassan Mwakinyo in four rounds in front of his devoted Liverpool fans, Liam Smith has showed the world that he is ready for the big fights. Ranked highly by the WBC, WBO and WBA sanctioning bodies, Smith remains in position to earn a shot at world title and become a world champion once again.
Liam Smith vs Hassan Mwakinyo Purse, Payout, Winner, Full Fightcard Results And Fight Highlights
Smith will earn a total payout of at least $800,000 from the Liam Smith vs Hassan Mwakinyo and in his last fight against Jessie Vargas, Smith made $500k from a guaranteed purse, along with an additional $500k from the PPV money.
As for this fight, keeping his payout of the previous fights in consideration , Hassan is expected to bag himself a guaranteed payout of $200,000.
Mental Ring Walk For Liam Smith In Liverpool! @SkySportsBoxing pic.twitter.com/UgGENcx0vf
— Eat Sleep Boxing Repeat (@ESBRBoxing) September 3, 2022
BREAKING NEWS:
Tanzanian Hassan Mwakinyo has lost his fight by TKO in the fourth round against the Englishman Liam Smith. pic.twitter.com/XZ0l11eGNL
— Sport_Tanzania🇹🇿🇬🇧 (@sport_tanzania) September 3, 2022
The event was scheduled to take place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England on 3rd September,2022. During the event, main card began from 7:00 PM BST (2:00 PM ET) with the main event ring-walks starting at 10:00 PM BST (5:00 PM ET). The match between Liam Smith and Hassan Mwakinyo was a 12-round super welterweight division match in Liverpool with a potential world title shot at stake. In the undercard, Dan Azeez and Shakan Pitters faced each other in the co-main event with British light heavyweight title at stake.
Smith, who was competing for the first time following the signing of a promotional agreement with Boxxer and Sky Sports, won the fight after one minute and 46 seconds of the fourth round, although it was a contentious decision. In a highly anticipated fight for the British light-heavyweight championship, Londoner Dan Azeez’s pressure proved to be too much for Shakan Pitters.
Full Fight Card Results
- Liam Smith defeated Hassan Mwakinyo- Super welterweight
- Dan Azeez won against Shakan Pitters- British light heavyweight title
- Natasha Jonas defeated Patricia Berghult- WBC and WBO women’s super welterweight title
- Adam Azim won against Michel Cabral- Super lightweight
- Frazer Clarke defeated Pencho Tsvetkov- Heavyweight
Liam Smith vs Hassan Mwakinyo Match Events & How it Unfolded?
Smith had begun the fight cautiously, choosing to observe Mwakinyo, but after the African injured his ankle in round three, the fight sprang into life. Mwakinyo let his hands go after sensing that he might be on borrowed time and appeared to hit Smith hard as the third round came to a close. Smith entered the fourth session with greater purpose, soon putting an end to any chance the fight was going in Mwakinyo’s favor. During round 4, Smith dropped Mwakinyo by using pressure alone and although he survived the count, Mwakinyo promptly fell to the ground again without being shot, which prompted Victor Loughlin to stop the fight.
Liam Smith vs Hassan Mwakinyo Post-match Reactions and Next Fight for Liam Smith
Before the controversial fourth-round decision, there wasn’t much of a difference between the combatants. Before referee Victor Loughlin waved it off, the visitor looked to injure his ankle early in the session. Later in the round, the visitor took a knee and was given a count. The Tanzanian and his corner complained about the stoppage, while Smith and his corner were unclear of what had happened. Mwakinyo had signaled to the official that he was hurt as Smith delivered the fight’s closing blows, but it was an unlucky finale.
Smith said that he is willing to face the victor of the encounter between Jermell Charlo and Tim Tszyu in January. The 34-year-old is currently prioritising a matchup with Chris Eubank Jr. or another super-welterweight world title opportunity. Meanwhile, the loss has removed Mwakinyo from any potential world title shot in the near future and hence, he will have to start from square one and prove himself to earn a title shot.
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