Khademi vs. Norman: Live updates of the undercard and main event
Stay tuned for live updates of both the undercard and main event featuring Khademi vs. Norman. Follow along for the latest highlights and thrilling moments throughout the fights!
Jeff Pegues
London, UK – Quaise Khademi and Benn Norman squared off in a super flyweight unification bout on Saturday night at York Hall in London. The fight was originally scheduled for 12 rounds, but it was stopped in the fifth round after Norman was knocked out.
Undercard
The undercard for the fight featured a number of exciting matchups, including:
- Ian Butler vs. Lee Glover
- Cory O'Regan vs. Ryan Kelly
- Liam Wells vs. Ben Fields
- Anthony Cacace vs. Gavin Gwynne
Ian Butler vs. Lee Glover
Butler and Glover put on a show for the fans, exchanging punches throughout the fight. Butler eventually won by unanimous decision, but Glover gave him a run for his money.
Cory O'Regan vs. Ryan Kelly
O'Regan and Kelly put on a technical battle, with both fighters showing their skills. O'Regan eventually won by unanimous decision, but Kelly gave him a tough fight.
Liam Wells vs. Ben Fields
Wells and Fields put on a brawl, with both fighters landing some big punches. Wells eventually won by knockout in the second round, but Fields showed a lot of heart.
Anthony Cacace vs. Gavin Gwynne
Cacace and Gwynne put on a great show for the fans, with both fighters giving it their all. Cacace eventually won by unanimous decision, but Gwynne gave him a tough fight.
Main Event
The main event of the night was the super flyweight unification bout between Quaise Khademi and Benn Norman. Khademi, the WBO champion, was heavily favored to win the fight.
Khademi and Norman started the fight cautiously, feeling each other out. Khademi landed a few jabs, but Norman was able to keep him at bay.
Khademi started to find his range in the second round, landing more punches. Norman was still game, but he was starting to take a beating.
Khademi continued to dominate in the third round, landing even more punches. Norman was clearly struggling, but he refused to give up.
The fourth round was the most exciting of the fight. Khademi and Norman exchanged punches, and both fighters were knocked down. However, they both got up and continued fighting.
In the fifth round, Khademi landed a big right hand that knocked Norman out cold. The referee immediately stopped the fight, and Khademi was declared the winner.
Aftermath
After the fight, Khademi said that he was "happy" with the outcome. He said that he wanted to give the fans a good show, and he felt that he did that.
Norman, meanwhile, said that he was "disappointed" with the outcome. He said that he wanted to go the distance, but he was simply outmatched by Khademi.
The knockout of Norman was the highlight of the night, and it solidified Khademi's status as one of the top super flyweights in the world.
Conclusion
The fight between Quaise Khademi and Benn Norman was an exciting one, and it ended with a knockout that will be remembered for years to come. Khademi is now the unified WBO and IBF super flyweight champion, and he is one of the top contenders in the division.
