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Let’s get right to it:

Round 1: Bika looks a little flat footed to start the round but throwing a few effective punches. Soliman moving around the ring like a jumping bean. Bika just threw one of the ugliest overhanded shots that I’ve seen. I give this round to Soliman.

Round 2: Looks like Bika’s punches are more of slaps. When Soliman punches, he comes in sideways with his head very low just asking for a big right hand to attach itself to his ear. This was an ugly round by both boxers with no short crisp punching. Bika wins the round.

Round 3: Bika’s head is not moving and Soliman’s left hand is down inviting Bika to throw a right. Bika’s corner is talking uppercut. Round to Bika but another ugly round with no clean effective punching from either boxer.

Round 4: Soliman is so awkward. He can’t hit what he’s throwing at because he never looks at the target when he throws. ESPN highlighted a couple of Bika’s shots on replay but most everything appears like they are slapping each other. Bika did try and jab more this round. Round to Bika.

Round 5: Bika’s left hand is down at his waist now. Soliman takes advantage of the lowered hand and connects with a right. I really don’t know how to score this fight because it is really strange. Too many loopers and misses, etc… I will give this round to Soliman.

Round 6: On a break, Soliman throws a right hand that seems to connect and propel Bika halfway across the ring into the ropes. Soliman is starting to land some of his bizarre shots and wins this round.

Round 7: Soliman continuing to connect almost at will. Bika is not done. He is still throwing some good shots. Soliman finishes the round with a decent shot. Round to Soliman.

Round 8: Another ugly round for a very ugly fight. The most exciting thing about this round is the big flurry of punches at the end. I give the round to Soliman.

I did not enjoy this fight at all. I found it hard to score since neither fighter seemed to be boxing. It’s just not the type of fight that I like to watch. I like a cleaner more technical bout. I don’t mind a good brawl either, but slapping each other and swooping down to the ground with your head just doesn’t do it for me.

I scored the fight 77 – 75 for Soliman. The judges disagreed with me and scored it: 77-75, 78-74, 78-74 for Bika. I did score the fight differently but I can’t say that I would be upset with the judge’s scores. I’m watching the cut-down version and have already admitted to my difficulties in scoring this match.

Bika better bring his “A” game to the next fight. Jaidon Codrington will be gunning for his head, and I think he will find it. I think he will find it over and over. I may be surprised when they get in the ring but I believe Codrington is in a different class than Bika.

If you didn’t get to see this episode don’t worry, I’ve found a video that kinda reminds me of the fight. Check it out!

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