Both punches land cleanly. But the two-time world champion has braced himself for the impact, helping him hold his ground.
As Kenta sends a lead hook, but Declan actually steps inside.
"Byrne keeps coming!"
"He's forcing his way in!!"
The hooks smack the side of Declan's neck but he manages to dig a left into the body, then follows with two short hooks.
Unable to rely on his legs after that first body blow, Kenta is forced to anchor his feet to the canvas.
He absorbs both punches on his guard, and Declan closes the distance immediately to shove Kenta toward the ropes.
"Byrne has finally got Moriyama where he wants him!"
"For the first time tonight, Moriyama's back is against the ropes!"
"And that's a dangerous place to be against a heavy puncher like Declan Byrne!
Kenta slips a left into his ribs, but Declan ignores it. He widens his stance and unleashes a relentless combination without holding anything back.
