Walsh KOs Sutherland in first round

Source: WBC

18/03/2025

Walsh KOs Sutherland in first round

Callum Walsh KO1 Dean Sutherland...  Callum Walsh had Irish eyes smiling on St. Patrick’s Day Eve, as the super middleweight knocked out Scotland's Dean Sutherland in the first round at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The end came at 2:45 of the opening round, dominated by Cork’s Walsh, who improved his record to 13-0 with 11 knockouts. Sutherland dropped to 19-2 with 7 knockouts. The 24 year-old Walsh was unfazed by his opponent’s southpaw style, and although Sutherland (19-2 with 7 KOs) resisted some heavy blows in the early stage, Walsh's punches soon took their toll. A big left-right combination just before the end of the round sent Sutherland to the canvas, twisting his leg in the process. Referee Ricky Gonzales didn’t need to count, stopping the fight and allowing the Hollywood-based Walsh to begin the March 17th celebration early.