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Result · Saturday, December 21, 2024 · Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Lee McGregor Shows Class In Isaac Lowe Win

Isaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor · 12 Round Featherweight Bout · DAZN PPV, ESPN PPV, TNT Sports Box Office & Sky Sports Box Office

Isaac Lowe

Isaac Lowe

Record going in 25-2-3

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Lee McGregor

Lee McGregor

Winner

Record going in 14-1-1

Fight report

Boxing Only · Dec 21, 2024

Lee McGregor secured a convincing points victory over Isaac Lowe in their junior lightweight clash, overcoming moments of physicality and frustration to produce a composed and measured performance. The opening exchanges were sharp, with both fighters landing clean left hooks in a brisk start before the tempo settled into a more calculated rhythm.

McGregor displayed a polished approach throughout the bout, working effectively at range, while Lowe adopted a more rugged style, frequently closing the distance and engaging in clinches. McGregor's accuracy stood out, particularly when he landed a crisp right hand in the fifth round. However, the Scot was warned shortly after for leading with his head, a recurring theme in some of the clinch-heavy moments.

Lowe sustained a cut over his left eye but continued to push forward, showing determination despite McGregor gradually pulling ahead on the scorecards. By the sixth round, McGregor's rhythm was firmly established, and he began landing with increasing regularity while maintaining a disciplined defensive posture.

As the fight progressed, Lowe's frustration became evident. After absorbing a clean left hook, he dropped his hands and invited McGregor forward, an emotional reaction that failed to disrupt McGregor's focus. In the later rounds, Lowe was twice penalized for losing his mouthpiece, with deductions in both the ninth and tenth rounds significantly diminishing his chances of a comeback.

McGregor stayed composed in the final stretch, mixing his approach between attacking on the front foot and countering off the back foot. Despite his persistent effort, Lowe was unable to shift the momentum and continued to absorb damage.

The judges returned scorecards of 96-92 and 97-91 twice in favour of McGregor. With this result, McGregor improved his record to 15-1-1 (11 KOs), while Lowe dropped to 25-3-3 (8 KOs). The victory marks another step forward for McGregor, while Lowe will need to regroup after a brave performance that ultimately fell short.

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