Needing a morale boosting win for his charge, Bangla set up a rematch with Wayne Williams. Jowls had already knocked out Williams in the 2nd round of their bout 15 months earlier. Version II would be fought on Williams' home turf. After three defeats for Jowls, and the easy way he dispensed with Williams last time round, these two couldn't command much in the way of prize money, but both were looking to resurrect their careers.
Round 1. As expected, from the first bell Jowls was in control. He took the first round without ever really breaking sweat. Williams somehow managed to duck and weave away from Jowls's attacks, but late in the round Jowls caught Williams with a straight left which set him up for a cracking right hook inside.
Round 2. Sensing he might be on the end of another beating, Williams went onto the offensive. he caught Jowls twice early in the round with a left swing and a right uppercut. Another uppercut from Williams and our boy was looking in trouble as he failed to avoid Williams whenever he came forward. In the last minute though, Jowls got in another right hook, right in William's chest, which made Williams more wary for the rest of the round. Probably one round apiece thus far.
Round 3. Jowls realised he needed to press forward to keep Williams on the back foot. Round three was a repeat of round one, with Jowls never in trouble. Another right hook inside was his most notable strike but he failed to capitalise despite having total control at this point.
Round 4. Williams was really backing away as Jowls continued to press forward. jowls missed his target more often than not, but he probably just shaded the round due to his more aggressive style.
Round 5. More of the same in terms of style, but after hurting Jowls with an uppercut inside, Williams let Jowls come onto him again and landed a left hook which visibly shook jowls to his knees. Somehow Jowls held on and even managed to regain the initiative later with a right cross and a combo. Pretty even with stunner from Williams perhaps just shading it. Going to the last round I made Jowls just ahead, but needing to win it from here.
Round 6. Having seen Jowls take his best shot, Williams seemed exhausted and Jowls dominated, showing his full repertoire of punches as he pounded Williams for three minutes. By the end of the round Williams was showing signs of a cut over his right eye, and there was only one winner.
Decision time and the ref gave it 59½-57 Jowls. Perhaps a tad closer I thought, but no doubt who won. This was JJ's first win over the full distance and probably the most satisfying of his short career so far.
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