Kentrell Claiborne vs. Steve Geffrard
Kentrell Claiborne 190 lbs beat Steve Geffrard 188 lbs by TKO at 2:19 in round 3 of 4
- Date: 2013-02-23
- Location: Masonic Temple, Masonic Theater, Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Referee: Ron Cunningham
- Judge: Dan Graschuck
- Judge: Ansel Stewart
- Judge: Katealia Chambers
Geffrard started strongly enough as he assumed the role of aggressor and blasted several power shots to Claiborne’s flanks. The fight started to turn midway through round three when, moments after Geffrard landed a series of rights, Claiborne responded with several of his own overhand rights that not only had Geffrard holding on but also opened a severe gash over the left eye. With the prospect of victory suddenly in severe doubt, Geffrard tried to mount a fight-saving rally but Claiborne landed enough punches to widen the cut even more. By this point, the blood flow was so severe that the ringside physician correctly stopped the contest at the 2:19 mark.
Geffrard was statistically dominant as he out-landed Claiborne 60-35 overall and connected on 44 percent of his power punches to Claiborne’s 38 percent. Of Geffrard’s 42 power connects, 21 struck the body while 7 of 27 Claiborne power shots targeted the flanks. The severity of Geffrard’s cut, however, rendered the final numbers moot.
Source: Groves, Lee. "Travelin Man goes to Detroit - part II" The Ring Magazine.com (2013, Mar. 2) Article