Troy Isley vs. Tyler Howard: Live round-by-round updates

Troy Isley vs. Tyler Howard 10-round middleweight clash will serve as the co-feature for this Friday's (Nov. 8) Top Rank boxing card scheduled to be held at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia.

Isley (13-0), currently No. 10 on WBO's middleweight rankings was most recently seen in his WBO NABO title-winning unanimous decision over the then-undefeated Javier Martinez. A win against Howard will help 'Transformer' reaffirm his place in the rankings.

Howard (20-1), on the other hand, is currently unranked. A win at Virginia might just be the big break he needs to break into the rankings. 'Hercules' was last seen in a majority decision win over Raul Salomon in August.

According to bet365, Isley is a - 1400 favorite for the matchup, with Howard as a +800 underdog.

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

Check out a face-off between the co-headliners below:

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Troy Isley vs. Tyler Howard

Round 1

Isley is leading the action, pushing his opponent back with jabs and one-twos. 'Hercules' looks like he is playing possum for an opportunity to parry with a haymaker.

Other than 'Transformer' pushing the pace with quick jabs, not much action in Round 1.

Our score: 10-9 Isley.

Round 2

Isley is back at it with his jabs denying Howard to close the distance. A powerful lead left hook lands for 'Transformer'. Perhaps the best shot of the fight. Howard connects with a quick one-two.

More of the same as Isley out-boxes his opponent at range with his accurate jabs.

Our score: 10-9 Isley.

Round 3

The jab is money for 'Transformer', connecting cleanly each time he throws it. Howard is constantly circling to the right, trying to avoid his opponent's power hand.

'Hercules' looks a bit gun shy, and is yet to land anything of consequence. The crowd starts booing owing to an underwhelming amount of action.

Our score: 10-9 Isley.

Round 4

Isley is still committing to the jabs. He lands a multi-punch combo on his opponent, landing both on the body and the head. Howard returns with a body shot.

'Hercules' is still throwing singular shots and is yet to string up a combination of consequences. He is currently getting outboxed on the outside.

Our score: 10-9 Isley.

Round 5

Howard throws a powerful combination. Howard is slowly ramping up his work rate, trying to catch his opponent with counters. However, Isley's superior hand speed is making it hard for his opponent to outland him.

Our score: 10-9 Isley.

Round 6

Isley is battering his opponent at will at this point. Howard is trying to increase the pressure but is finding it hard to mount an offensive on his opponent who has already found his rhythm.

Both guys clip each other with ring hands. The action is ramping up. 'Transformer' steps to the right, onto his opponent's rear side, and lands a powerful right hand on his opponent.

Our score: 10-9 Isley.

Round 7

Isley is outboxing his opponent without committing himself too much, trying to find a finish. Howard is trying to make a comeback but is able to land little of consequence on his much-after opponent.

Howard stings his opponent with a stiff body shot but fails to build up on it. Isley connects with a double left hook on his opponent's midsection.

Our score: 10-9 Isley.

Round 8

Isley comes out aggressive, he lands a combination on his opponent. Howard fires back but gets countered and out-landed by 'Transformer'. A cut appears under the left eye of 'Transformer'.

Howards snaps his opponent's head back with a powerful left hook. While 'Hercules' is eliciting a reaction out of his foe each time he lands, his attacks are so sporadic, that Isley is getting enough time to recover.

Our score: 10-9 Isley.

Round 9

Isley is effortlessly picking and angles and landing power on his opponent. 'Transformer' hits his opponent with a few powerful body shots. Howard unloads a combo but fails to land any of the punches.

Howard has picked up the momentum, but a much faster and more accurate Isley is effortlessly outboxing his opponent.

Our score: 10-9 Isley.

Round 10

As the final round unfolds, Howard is trying to mount an offensive. Howard lands a power full straight right hand. Another might hand stuns Isley. Howard unloads a barrage on his opponent near the ropes.

Howard chases his opponent across the ring with powerful punches. Howard connects with a right hand and Isley lands one of his own. Isley lands a powerful uppercut.

Howard stuns his opponent with a left hook, Isley counters. Howard is going ballistic in the closing seconds. The final bells ring. It's it looks like a shutout victory for Isley.

Our score: 10-9 Howard.

Official decision: Troy Isley def. Tyler Howard via unanimous decision. (99-91, 99-91, 98-91)