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5.4.2008:
Super middleweight Fawaz Nasir improved his record to
13-2 (8) last night (April 4) in Aarhus Denmark, when he
dominated Tanzanian Maneno Oswald (27-16-1, 21 KOs)
before knocking him out in the second round of a scheduled six.
It was an impressive display of determination and power from the
28-year-old, who’s only losses came on close decisions against
undefeated Germans, Lukas Wilaszheck and WBO # 2 Sebastian Zbik
in title fights.
A fired-up Nasir, fighting in his hometown for the first time in
more than five years, landed his pole-like jab from the start,
which paved the way for hooks and uppercuts. Oswald tried in
spurts to surprise his bigger opponent, but Nasir used his reach
well and countered effectively when momentarily on the
back-foot. Half-way through the round Oswald landed a clean
right hook, but the local hero took it well and came back with
his own power-punches.
In round two the Dane gave his enthusiastic supporters what they
came for, when he dropped Oswald with a right hand. The game
African got up to continue, but it was only a matter of time
before Nasir had him in trouble again and floored him with
another combination. This time Oswald did not get up and was
counted out at 1:46 of the round.
“I was aware that Oswald could be dangerous if I allowed him to
be, so it was our gameplan to never let him get in the fight. As
it turned out it was a pretty easy night for me, and I am happy
about that. It was nice to win clearly in front of family and
friends”, said Nasir after the bout. |
