David Adeleye vs Jeamie Tshikeva on Joyce vs. Hrgovic: Heavy Impact
Saturday, April 05, 2025 | Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom | Live on DAZN | Heavyweight
In a dramatic showdown for the vacant BBBOC British Heavyweight Championship, David Adeleye (28, UK) scored a sixth-round TKO over Jeamie Tshikeva (31, UK) on the undercard of Joyce vs. Hrgovic: Heavy Impact at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena. Despite Tshikeva’s early dominance, Adeleye’s calculated power punching turned the tide, culminating in a decisive stoppage. The split scorecards (114-114, 116-112, 115-113) at the time of the knockout underscored the fight’s competitive nature.
Fight Recap
Round-by-Round Highlights
- Round 1: Tshikeva set a blistering pace, landing 11/29 punches (10 jabs) to Adeleye’s 3/11, establishing early control.
- Round 2: Adeleye improved his output (6/17 landed), but Tshikeva’s jab-heavy attack (10/29) kept him ahead.
- Round 5: Tshikeva’s best round—18/41 punches landed, including 5 power shots—appeared to swing momentum decisively in his favor.
- Round 6: Adeleye unleashed a calculated assault, landing 3/10 power punches while Tshikeva faded visibly, managing just 0/2 punches before the referee waved it off.
Key Statistics
| Fighter | Total Punches | Jabs Landed/Thrown | Power Punches Landed/Thrown |
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| David Adeleye | 22/80 (27.5%) | 8/31 (25.8%) | 14/49 (28.6%) |
| Jeamie Tshikeva | 60/166 (36.1%) | 51/145 (35.2%) | 9/21 (42.9%) |
Critical Exchange: Adeleye’s shift to body-head combinations in Round 6 drained Tshikeva’s stamina, setting up the fight-ending flurry.
David Adeleye
- Strengths: Composed under pressure, superior fight IQ to adjust tactics, and lethal power-punching accuracy (28.6%).
- Weaknesses: Slow start; struggled with Tshikeva’s volume (landed 60 fewer total punches).
Jeamie Tshikeva
- Strengths: Exceptional jab output (51 landed) and early-round control.
- Weaknesses: Faded dramatically after Round 5; questionable stamina and defensive awareness in later rounds.
Style Clash: Pre-fight predictions of a tactical chess match materialized early, but Adeleye’s power trumped Tshikeva’s volume as the bout progressed.
Key Takeaways
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Career Implications:
- Adeleye solidifies his status as a rising British heavyweight contender.
- Tshikeva’s stock drops despite a valiant effort; questions linger about his championship-level durability.
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Reactions:
- Analysts praised Adeleye’s “precision over volume” approach but critiqued Tshikeva’s inability to adapt.
- Fans debated the stoppage timing, with some arguing Tshikeva deserved more time to recover.
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Controversies:
- Discrepancy between scorecards and TKO outcome: One judge had the fight even, while others favored Adeleye narrowly.
- Tshikeva’s corner criticized the referee’s “premature” intervention in Round 6.
Official Result
- Winner: David Adeleye via 6th-round TKO.
- Scorecards: 114-114, 116-112, 115-113.
- Post-Fight Quotes:
- Adeleye: “I stayed patient, trusted my power. This belt is just the beginning.”
- Tshikeva’s Corner: “Jeamie was ahead. The stoppage robbed him of a chance to recover.”
Conclusion
Adeleye vs. Tshikeva delivered a compelling mix of technical intrigue and heavyweight drama, elevating the winner into the domestic title picture while leaving the loser at a career crossroads. With the BBBOC belt now in hand, Adeleye could target European-level opponents, while Tshikeva may need a rebuild. For British heavyweight boxing, this clash proved that power—and timing—still reign supreme.
Final Rating: ★★★½ (3.5/5) – A strategically rich bout with a controversial finish that ensures debate lingers.
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