Zelfa Barrett, Jordan Gill & promoter Eddie Hearn react to Barrett's 10th-round victory over Gill in Manchester on April 13 2014. #GillBarrett #ZelfaBarrett #Boxing
Stoppage was low-key dodgy. I can accept that Barrett was most likely on his way to winning after 2 legit knockdowns in RD10 w/ 2 full rounds to go- but after Gill got up a 2nd time the first punch Barrett landed was square on the nuts, should've been given a moment to recover. Also baffling how all 3 judges had him ahead after 9 with an Adelaide Byrd like card from Steve Gray. I had Gill up 7-2 gave him every round except 3 & 4 although I can accept Gill being up 5-4 as a best case scenario for Barrett. Sort out your judges Matchroom, it was only last week we saw an actual unanimous robbery in Hitchins vs Lemos.
Zelfa could be great, just needs to do more coming forward. Can’t rely solely on back foot counter punching. If he doesn’t get the KO tonight it’s 50/50 and you leave that ring knowing you left loads in the tank. But well done., got that W! 🫶🏻👏🏼