Szpilka vs Kownacki FULL FIGHT: July 15, 2017 - PBC on FOX
- Posted by Lesetur on Dec 13, 2019
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In front of a large contingent of his hometown fans, Adam Kownacki put on an impressive performance against his best opposition to date—scoring a fourth-round TKO of former title challenger Artur Szpilka in their heavyweight showdown on PBC on FOX on July 15, 2017 from the newly-renovated NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, New York.
The show was the first major boxing event to take place at the Coliseum in 31 years.
"I always knew that I had him," said Kownacki, who improved to 16-0 with 13 KOs. "From the first shot I hit him in the body, I knew he didn't have enough. My pressure was too much."
The fight began with both men looking to impose their styles as Szpilka (20-3, 15 KOs) attempted to establish his jab and evade his opponent, while Kownacki tried to trap Szpilka in a corner where he could tee-off with power punches.
Despite his left eye swelling up after two rounds, Kownacki was able to take the first bit of momentum by connecting la