Thaxton takes centre of the ring immeadiately and forces Lawton back.

Very offensive and clubbing attack from Thaxton. Wobbles Lawton after only 1 minute.

LAwton seems considerably slower than the busy Thaxton, but is trying to counter Thaxton with uppercuts as he comes in.

Lawton starts getting over his nerves and pumping the jab at the end of the first.

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