(Thanks to FightFan for this repost)


Posted by Singuy on Wednesday, 02-Jun-1999 08: 01:48

Before: Hurley fresh off her biggest win to date (Liz Berkley) sets her sights on another problematic blonde, with a reported lucrative show down against Charlize Theron potentially looming for the victor. Liz has a strong southpaw game, giving the girl's an awkward look in the ring, doing everything backwards, but doing it well. Hannah, a super-model type fighter, has heavy hands when she gets everything moving at one time, but everything is a question mark with her after such a long lay off. Hurley in beach volleyball 2 piece, red bottoms, black top, Hannah in teal beach volleyball 2 piece, seemingly without an ounce of body fat on her during weigh in.

During R1: Liz had promised to 'test Darryl's chin' early, but reneges on that promise in this cautious, feeling out round. The right jab of Hurley slaps against the left of Darryl in mid air as the two pattycake around the ring. Hurley circling right, has the sweeter feet, and is able to get her lead foot outside of Darryl's consistently, neutralizing Hannah's big right hand. Liz controls the round with positioning, occasionally dipping down to jab at Darryl's ribs, then skip to the right as Hannah's long right hand licks at the air. Shutout for Hurley as she gets a good long look at her opponent.


R2: Apparently, Liz has seen enough. She opens with pattycake again, setting the tempo, both girls flat footed, then Hurley brings the left hand in a wide arc to Darryl's chin. Hannah rocks onto her heels as Hurley bends at the knees, then cranks a vicious right hook to the temple of the tall blonde, banging the head back on that long stem of a neck to put Darryl in trouble. Hannah stumbling back, is all arms and legs as Liz keeps close, but at an oblique angle off Darryl's left side. Slicing with right hooks and whipping left hands to the head, Liz puts the hurt on Hannah, and quickly sends the blonde clattering to the canvas. Darryl, seated with her back to the ropes, can't seem to get control of her limbs, and eats the ten count as Liz breaks into a cool British smile.

After: Confident win begets more confidence as Liz calls out Theron in the post fight interview. Hurley's heady style too much for Darryl, and tailor made to give a struggling Charlize a good test.

Sim Guy

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