On Saturday evening, July thirteenth, the chief assist bout on the Jaron Ennis-David Avanesyan card was labeled as a step-up for welterweight prospect Jalil Hackett, however Hackett aced the take a look at as he defeated Peter Dobson (16-2, 9 KOs) by means of unanimous choice.
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The 21-year-old Jalil Hackett has continuously said that inactivity is the one purpose he’s nonetheless labeled as a prospect and never a contender. Hackett showcased his expertise in his debut with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing and proved he’s a rising prospect.
Hackett received off to a fast begin within the first spherical as he pressed ahead and adjusted ranges with the jab. On the halfway level of the opening spherical, Hackett targeted on throwing pictures to the physique, after which, he landed a stable overhand on the fitting.
Hackett continued to be the aggressor, preventing off the entrance foot, working the jab, and throwing his mixture pictures all through the second spherical. Dobson regarded comfy preventing off the again foot as he landed a stable left-hand countershot.
Within the third spherical, Dobson and Hackett stood within the pocket and traded physique pictures. Hackett had an enormous fourth spherical, as he may stroll Dobson down and hit him with quite a lot of energy punches.
Jalil Hackett reached uncharted waters as he lastly had a struggle that went into the fifth spherical. Hackett remained in command of the bout as he dictated the tempo and persistently landed his offense.
Within the seventh spherical, Dobson landed a stable proper hand, and Hackett responded by connecting it with the left hook. The seventh spherical was action-packed because the spherical concluded with good back-and-forth offense by each fighters.
Hackett continued to show endurance, good method, timing, and punch placement down the stretch. After the 10-round welterweight bout, Jalil Hackett earned a unanimous choice victory with scores of 97-93, 97-93, and 96-94.
With the victory, Jalil “Main” Hackett (9-0, 7 KOs) remained undefeated whereas selecting up the WBA Continental North American welterweight title. On the evening of July thirteenth, Hackett aced his step-up take a look at, and by selecting up a title belt, he moved one step nearer to transitioning from prospect to contender.
