David Adeleye: Nigerian-born boxer crowned English heavyweight champion with knock out against Solomon Dacres
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Nigerian-born boxer David Adeleye was crowned English heavyweight champion with a first-round knockout win against Solomon Dacres

David Adeleye: Nigerian-born boxer crowned English heavyweight champion with knock out against Solomon Dacres

Tosin Abayomi 05:55 - 08.12.2024

Nigerian-born boxer David Adeleye was crowned English heavyweight champion with a first-round knockout win against Solomon Dacres

In barely 80 seconds, David Adeleye upset the unbeaten Solomon Dacres to win the English heavyweight title, capping an incredible return to the ring.

Adeleye hadn't fought since October of the previous year when Fabio Wardley stopped him after seven rounds.

However, the heavyweight knocked out Dacres with a highlight reel left hook to make a devastating comeback to the ring.

Adeleye, who was boxing for the first time under trainer Adam Booth, had dominated the jab exchanges right from the start.

Before the terrifying conclusion, he had already landed with one painful right hand to the body.

The damage was caused by a single left hook to the head this time, and Dacres staggered back towards the ropes before falling.

Nigerian-born boxer David Adeleye was crowned English heavyweight champion with a first-round knockout win against Solomon Dacres
Nigerian-born boxer David Adeleye was crowned English heavyweight champion with a first-round knockout win against Solomon Dacres

Replays revealed that the shot hand had struck him high on the head and upset his balance, even though it did not first appear to have landed cleanly.

Referee Darren Sarginson gave Adeleye the win after realizing Dacres was having problems immediately.

The 28-year-old is the new English heavyweight champion with a record of 13-1.

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