Serhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis: Live round-by-round updates

Serhii Bohachuk
Serhii Bohachuk (left) and Ishmael Davis (right) will fight on the Usyk vs. Fury 2 undercard. [Image Courtesy: @MatchroomBoxing on Instagram]

Serhii Bohachuk and Ishmael Davis look to bounce back after suffering losses in their last boxing matches.

On Saturday, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are scheduled to fight in a heavyweight boxing world title match for the second time. All eyes will be on the rematch but another Ukraine vs. England matchup shouldn't be overlooked.

Ukrainian super welterweight Serhii Bohachuk suffered a setback in August when he lost his interim WBC title against Vergil Ortiz Jr. Bohachuk enters his next fight with a professional boxing record of 24-2, including twenty-three wins by KO/TKO.

Bohachuk's opponent for the Usyk vs. Fury 2 undercard is Ishmael Davis. The Englishman suffered his first professional boxing loss in September against Josh Kelly (majority decision), pushing his record to 13-1, with six wins by KO/TKO.

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Bohachuk is widely considered one of the current best Ukrainian boxers. The 29-year-old has an opportunity to become the WBC super welterweight number-one contender with a win against Davis.

Saturday’s event, including the rematch between Usyk and Fury, will air live on DAZN pay-per-view starting at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. CT.

Follow along with Sportskeeda for live updates of the WBC super welterweight number-one contender bout between Bohachuk and Davis.

Watch the faceoff between Bohachuk and Davis below:


Serhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis

Round 1:

Serhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis is underway. Davis pushes his opponent back with two jabs. Bohachuk is taking the forward pressure. We're not seeing much of a feeling-out process here. Davis is catching Bohachuk on the way in.

Davis puts together a beautiful three-punch combination. Bohachuk's relentless forward pressure is already playing a factor. Davis counters with a massive right hand that finds the target. Bohachuk was stunned for a slight moment.

Davis is looking good early, but Bohachuk's pressure will be suffocating as the fight goes on. Davis goes down to the body. Both fighters look good early.

Round 2:

Ishmael Davis comes out with his sharp jab. Serhii Bohachuk is countering with his jab to re-establish his forward pressure. Davis goes down to the body with two punches. Davis is finding success every time he explodes forward.

Davis' body jab has been a solid weapon. Davis' defense has remained sound and shut down most of Bohachuk's attacks. Davis catches Bohachuk with a short right hand. Bohachuk lands two inside-body punches.

WOAH! Bohachuk lands a short left hook out of nowhere and drops Davis. The fight continues. Davis is trying to survive this round. Bohachuk ends the round with a few hooks. Davis could be in big trouble in round three.

Round 3:

Serhii Bohachuk is pushing forward and hunting for a finish. Ishmael Davis seems to have mostly recovered from the knockdown. Everything is starting to land for Bohachuk. Davis is firing back and attempting to prevent Bohachuk's pressure.

Bohachuk was against the ropes and Davis attempted to tee off. Bohachuk counters on the inside and almost catches Davis. This fight has become a scrap in the second round. It's starting to feel like a matter of time until Davis cracks under the pressure.

Davis has allowed Bohachuk to draw him into a war. Davis is firing back and showcasing his warrior spirit, but this is not the type of fight he needs.

Round 4:

Ishmael Davis has a cut over his right eye. Serhii Bohachuk's forward pressure is grueling. Davis is maintaining his composure but for how long? Davis lands a cracking right hand. Bohachuk continues pushing forward.

Bohachuk goes down to the body. Davis fires back with a two-punch combination. Davis lands a clean left hand down the middle. Bohachuk returns the favor once again. Davis must be getting frustrated with this suffocating pressure.

Bohachuk comes up with a right hook. Davis lands another clean right hand. Bohachuk refuses to take a step backward.

Round 5:

Ishmael Davis' body language doesn't look the best in between rounds. Serhii Bohachuk is increasing his jab volume and building his combinations. Davis pushes back with his forward pressure. Bohachuk is finding success with short hooks on the inside.

This fight has remained in a phone booth for the last minute. Davis is holding his ground. Bohachuk seems destined to land the knockout blow. Bohachuk catches Davis with a short left hand. Davis comes back with an uppercut.

Davis is staying on the inside a little too long. Bohachuk's power advantage has been a primary factor. Bohachuk ends the right with a right hand.

Round 6:

The pace of this fight has been ridiculous over the last two rounds. Serhii Bohachuk's calculated forward pressure has been fun to watch. On the contrary, Ishmael Davis has showcased his warrior spirit and refused to back down.

Bohachuk's jab is starting to be a primary difference-maker. Davis' right eye is starting to look like a mess. Davis lands a left hand. Bohachuk finds the target with a clean right hand. Bohachuk is swarming Davis with punches.

Bohachuk is breaking down his opponent with damage. Bohachuk lands an inside right uppercut. Bohachuk ends the round with a barrage of punches. Davis might not be able to survive round seven.

This fight is over. Ishmael Davis wasn't able to continue. Serhii Bohachuk with another phenomenal knockout performance.

Official Result: Serhii Bohachuk def. Ishmael Davis by TKO (corner stoppage). Round 6, 3:00

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