Bruce Carrington vs. Sulaiman Segawa: Live round-by-round updates

Bruce Carrington vs. Sulaiman Segawa at featherweight will go down later tonight (Sept. 27) on the undercard of the women's welterweight title fight between Sandy Ryan and Mikaela Mayer.

Carrington (12-0) has already clinched several regional titles including the NABF and WBO intercontinental featherweight titles in his career. 'Shu Shu' is currently ranked No.1 by the WBA and holds the No.2 spot on the WBC and WBO rankings. A win this Friday might just fetch him his maiden world title shot in his next outing.

In the other half of the event, Segawa (17-4-1) is currently No.3 on the WBC's divisional rankings. A win against Carrington will help him move up to the No.2 spot on the rankings.

In his more than a decade-long career, the Ugandan has claimed the WBC silver, USA, Continental Americas featherweight titles and other regional titles.

bet365 has positioned 'Shu Shu' as a -1400 favorite for the match-up, with Segawa as a +800 underdog.

The main card of the event is now underway. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the fight card.

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Bruce Carrington vs. Sulaiman Segawa

Round 1

Both fighters are taking it slow, trying to get a read on their opponent. Segawa fired a combination. 'Shu Shu' tires back with a right hand which snaps back Segawas head.

A nice left hand and for Segawa. 'Shu Shu' hits his opponent with a flurry off the break. A quick one-two lands for Segawa at the end of the round.

Our score: 10-9 Segawa.

Round 2

Carrington closes the distance and misses with a huge overhand right. Seagwa uploads a wild one-two. 'Shu Shu' is stunned but it doesn't look too bad. He still doesn't seem to have his leg under him.

Carrington fires back with a double right hand. 'Shu Shu' has cleaned up defense after getting blitzed by his opponent earlier in the round.

Our score: 10-9 Segawa.

Round 3

Segawa is using his quick jabs to close the distance with his opponent. A one-two combo lands for Segawa. Right now, Segawa seems to be in complete control of the fight.

Carrington connects with a counter right hand. Now he is getting physical on the inside. Another counter right-hand lands for 'Shu Shu'. Carrington's counters are making Segawa second-guess his shots.

A good round for Carrington.

Our score: 10-9 Carrington.

Round 4

The pace of the fight has slowed down a bit as Segawa gets a bit gun-shy after getting hit with a few counters. Carrington ducks out of his opponent's one-two and fires back with a powerful body shot.

'Shu Shu' is now starting to walk down his opponent. Segawa is trying to fire back at his opponent with powerful one-twos. A faint and an up jab lands for Carrington.

Our score: 10-9 Carrington.

Round 5

'Shu Shu' is the aggressor. He is getting physical on the inside. A quick right hand to the head lands for Carrington. Segawa fires back with a right hand of his own.

Segawa seems to have dialed up on the intensity. A powerful body shot lands for the Ugandan. An overhand left lands for Segawa. A very close round.

Our score: 10-9 Segawa.

Round 6

Seagwa is trying to push back his opponent and Carrington seems to be looking to lure his opponent into a counter.

'Shu Shu' misses with a one-two. A crisp jab to the head connects for Segawa. He follows it up with a combination to the body and head. A looping right-hand lands for Segawa.

Another close round.

Our score: 10-9 Segawa.

Round 7

Both fighters are landing singular shots on their opponent. Segawa fires with a left hook right hook combo. Segawa lands a right hand to the head. 'Shu Shu' is finding it hard to land on his opponent.

An accidental clash of heads forces 'Shu Shu' to retreat. Segawa's exemplary head movement is on display as he expertly evades a barrage of punches. The head clash has left a lump on 'Shu Shu' forehead.

Our score: 10-9 Segawa.

Round 8

'Shu Shu' is trying to mount an offensive, however he is unable to land cleanly on his opponent. Segawa is on the front foot as he forces his opponent to the ropes. A trio of jabs misses for Carrington.

A nice left hand followed by a combination to the head lands for Segawa. The Ugandan is clearly dictating the pace of the fight. 'Shu Shu' once against misses with a flurry. Another close round, but Segawa might have edged it out.

Our score: 10-9 Segawa.

Round 9

'Shu Shu' catches his opponent with a counter left hook as Segawa over-extends with a wild left hand. A counter-left hook followed by right-hand lands for Carrington.

Segawa is now letting his hands go. He connects with a quick one-two. 'Shu Shu' connects with a quick jab and catches his opponent coming in. 'Shu Shu slips and almost falls down at the end of the round.

Our score: 10-9 Carrington.

Round 10

Carrington is trying to close the distance but his opponent is constantly circling out. He catches his opponent coming in with a quick jab. 'Shu Shu' connects with a straight right hand. Segawa returns fire with the same shot.

'Shu Shu' taunts Segawa daring him to engage with him. 'Shu shu' is trying to engage and steal the round in the last moments, but Segawa seems content in going to the scorecards and is backing away from his opponent to run out the clock.

Our score: 10-9 Carrington.

Stay tuned for the official decision.

Official Decision: Bruce Carrington def. Sulaiman Segawa via majority decision. (95-95, 97-93, 97-93)