Odel Kamara Wins Debut But Looks Gassed In Three

Promoter Eddie Hearn has high hopes for the 22-year-old Liverpool fighter. Against Ritzakis, however, Kamara swung for the fences, left himself open, and took punches from an opponent brought in to give him a successful start.

The finish came with Ritzakis near the ropes. After the fighters clinched and the referee moved in, Kamara landed a short uppercut in close, prompting an immediate wave-off. No official stoppage time was available.

Matchroom talked up the uppercut, but ringside observers viewed the stoppage as early. The Sweet Science called it a gift, though another outlet credited Kamara with an opening-round knockdown to applaud his debut.