Pretty cut n dry fight. Ike Walking his man down and unleashing his punches .I thought It was a clear beat down my friend.
Curtis Coats is a great trainer. He told Ike to hit everything" the arms" the chest " whatever he could touch and he did. I always hated Byrds style that (Defense First) type of style bores me to death ! I remember watching that fight with big grin on my face. as Byrd could run but not hide. I will give him credit he did try and fight when he had no other options. but to no avail. as for Merchants, he has always been an asshole , so that nothing new.

for topic !
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