On the Jaron “Boots” Ennis-David Avanesyan undercard, the gifted light-heavyweight prospect Khalil Coe stopped Kwame Ritter (11-2, 9 KOs) within the second spherical and gained the USWBC light-heavyweight title on Saturday night time on the Wells Fargo Heart in Philadelphia.
In a small pattern dimension of motion, Khalil Coe displayed velocity, energy, and strong punch placement. The game of boxing is a sport primarily based on ranges, and Khalil Coe illustrated how Ritter was not on his stage.
Coe managed the opening spherical along with his jab, however Ritter was in a position to sneak in a strong proper hand shot. Within the second spherical, Khalil Coe continued to dictate the tempo of the battle by being energetic and correct with the jab.
With 2:16 remaining within the second spherical, Coe landed an enormous proper hand and adopted it up with a few lefts to the physique. Coe then proceeded to ground Ritter when he related with a left hand shot upstairs.
Ritter was in a position to stand up, nevertheless it was apparent with reference to Ritter being a person on borrowed time. Coe pressed ahead and hit Ritter with rights, lefts, and uppercuts. As Coe continued to knock Ritter across the ring, the referee lastly stepped in to place a halt to the competition.
The 27-year-old Jersey Metropolis, New Jersey native Khalil Coe (9-0-1, 7 KOs) was taking part in his first ten spherical battle, however he solely wanted two to get the job finished.
The KO win over Ritter pushes Coe’s present streak to 5 consecutive knockout victories.
Throughout his post-fight interview, Khalil Coe was trying in the direction of the longer term, and he has his eyes set on one specific undefeated contender within the light-heavyweight division.
“Joshua Buatsi, everytime you get completed with that uh Willy Hutchinson smoke, you could come holla at me,” stated Khalil Coe throughout his post-fight interview.
