Photos: Artur Beterbiev Blasts Out Marcus Browne in Bloodbath

Montreal, Canada - For the WBC, IBF light heavyweight titles, Artur Beterbiev (17-0, 17 KOs) retained his titles with a ninth round knockout of Marcus Browne (24-2, 16 KOs). (photos by Bernard Brault/GYM)

Browne came out jabbing as Beterbiev stalked and was looking to cut off the ring. More of the same in the second, with Browne mostly jabbing and moving, while Beterbiev was stalking him and not landing that much.

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Beterbiev was getting a little busier in the third and began to land, as Brown was making it very close with his boxing ability and counters. There was a clash of heads in the fourth, with both boxers bleeding. Beterbiev had a bad cut on his forehead that was pouring blood, while Browne was bleeding above his eye.

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Beterbiev's cut was really bleeding bad during the fifth, as he was trying to do a lot of damage and Brown was countering. Beterboev was letting go with good punches and had Browne in some trouble as he was trapped against the ropes. In the sixth, Beterbiev was pressing forward and landing the heavier punches. Browne was not landing as much and had trouble getting off.

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During the seventh, a big combination to the head and body put Browne down. Browne beat the count and Beterbiev jumped on him to go for the finish. Browne was able to survive. Browne was staying on the inside with Beterbiev in the eight and looking to fight on the inside. Browne actually did well as Beterbiev took his foot off the gas. Both boxers were bleeding badly.

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