KC37 / Rafael Aghayev, interim welterweight champion
After three victories in three fights, Rafael Aghayev «the panther» fought for the interim welterweight belt against Raymond Daniels.
Winner by the uninanimous decision of the referees, Aghayev used a very simple game plan against Daniels. In the round 1, Rafael Aghayev cut the distance and used his back fist to hit Daniels. Kicks specialist, Daniels didn't find the solution to hit with succes Aghayev. In the 2nd round, Aghayev grabbed the leg of Daniels, Aghayev put him on ground and punched him.
In the last three rounds, Aghayev was tactical and managed his fight.
With this win, Aghayev remains undefeated. (4-0)
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Photo : AKF
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Traduction : Hannah Johnston
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By Florian Fournier / Photos : Nicolas Leport
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By Florian Fournier / Photos : Nicolas Leport
