Jalolov Beats Dacres by Unanimous Decision at O2 Arena

Bakhodir Jalolov won a unanimous decision victory over Solomon Dacres on the undercard of Daniel Dubois-Fabio Wardley II at London’s O2 Arena. The fight was decided by scores of 99-91 and 99-90, twice.

Jalolov dropped Dacres in the fifth round with a straight left but failed to capitalize on the knockdown.

Jalolov landed a looping left hand in the second round that echoed around the O2 Arena. He again landed and hurt Dacres notably in the ninth round but failed to capitalize on the damage.

The victory moves Jalolov’s professional record to 18-0 with 15 knockouts. Dacres’s professional record fell to 10-2 with 3 knockouts following the defeat.

Jalolov won Olympic super heavyweight gold at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. Dacres is a former English heavyweight champion.

Jalolov is described as a two-time Olympic champion facing his toughest assignment as a professional in Dacres.

Jalolov has faced criticism for his reluctance to press for a stoppage, particularly following his last appearance in the UK against Agron Smakici in May.

Jalolov still looks some way from replicating his amateur success in the professional ranks.

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