Ghanaian-born British boxer Joshua Buatsi proved too strong for Renold Quinlan as he stopped the latter in round one at The O2 on Saturday, December 22, 2019.
Per Skysports.com reports that the win was Buatsi's third successive stoppage win inside the opening round.
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The 25-year-old light-heavyweight extended his unbeaten record to nine victories as he ruthlessly halted Quinlan, who had previously gone 10 rounds with Chris Eubank Jr.
With mentor Anthony Joshua watching on, Buatsi soon hurt Quinlan with a lightning left hook, but as referee Terry O'Connor called a break, the Londoner fired in a late punch which sent his opponent to his knees.
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There was no dispute about the finishing punch as Buatsi then unloaded another hook, dumping Quinlan back to the canvas.
Joshua Buastsi destroys Renold Quinlan in round one (Photo credit: Skysports.com)
Quinlan rose unsteadily and O'Connor had seen enough as he waved off the fight to signal an early victory for Buatsi.
"I caught him early and when you have someone hurt, you know it's time," Buatsi told Sky Sports Box Office.
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"I'm safe and he's safe, job done. "When my team say I'm ready to step up, I'm ready to go."
Legit.ng earlier reported that British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been decorated with the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Prince Charles.
The 29-year-old had earlier in 2013 been decorated with the MBE after claiming Olympic gold in the super heavyweight division at London 2012.
Dressed in a black suit jacket and grey trousers, Joshua once again beamed with delight on his visit to the Palace as he accepted the honor from the Prince of Wales.
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