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12/08/2031
EOD Running: ProTraining
Andrew Ruddock vs William McFarland

Boxing Daily Report from the All Talk Promotions promoted show at All Gym, Dublin,  taking place on 04/05/2026:

Clearly All Talk Promotions have made a mistake booking this venue with less than half the tickets sold, including those handed out as prizes by Boxing Daily.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 6 round matchup are Andrew Ruddock (3 - 0) who hails from Cardiff, UK and William McFarland(1 - 3 - 1) from Glasgow, UK.  Both Ruddock and McFarland weighed in at 118 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Brett Rabbitt, and the three ringside judges are Joshua Dermott, Shane Cody and Lee Beirne.  

Round 1: 

Ruddock gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  Ruddock clinches his opponent.  Ruddock is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Ruddock.  
Ruddock is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
McFarland gets on the inside.  Ruddock lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Ruddock lands a stiff jab.  
Ruddock lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Ruddock steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Ruddock tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Ruddock drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  McFarland is on target with a right hook.  
Ruddock is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross to McFarland's body.  
McFarland steps inside and forces Ruddock to retreat onto the ropes.  Ruddock lands a left hook to the body, a right uppercut to the head and a right hook to the head.  
McFarland lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
McFarland closes the distance.  Ruddock lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  He then lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Ruddock lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Ruddock steps away from his opponent and lands with a stinging jab.  
Ruddock digs in a left uppercut to McFarland's body.  
McFarland gets on the inside and throws a left uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot.  Ruddock ties up his opponent.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...McFarland's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  McFarland's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  McFarland's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Ruddock: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

McFarland: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Ruddock advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a left hook to the head.  Ruddock ties up his opponent.  Ruddock tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits McFarland behind the head. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Ruddock.  
Ruddock steps to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Ruddock is on target with a right uppercut.  
McFarland is looking to close the distance.  McFarland quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ruddock lands a right hook.  
Ruddock lands with a stiff jab.  
Ruddock lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
McFarland hits home with a left uppercut.  
McFarland steps inside and tries to land a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ruddock hits home with a cross.  
Ruddock tries to keep the action at long range and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ruddock switches the action to the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Ruddock tries to land a jab, but McFarland slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ruddock hits home with a left hook.  
Ruddock switches the action to the outside and hits home with a sharp jab.  
Ruddock is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ruddock connects with a cross.  
Ruddock steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Ruddock pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  He follows up the attack and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Ruddock dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Ruddock drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Ruddock is looking to keep his distance and connects with a cross.  
Ruddock lands a straight 1 - 2.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Ruddock's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  McFarland's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 2 Statistics
Ruddock: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 47                            
Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

McFarland: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

McFarland closes the distance.  Ruddock lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
McFarland closes the distance.  Ruddock lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
McFarland is looking to close the distance.  Ruddock lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
McFarland gets on the inside.  Ruddock lands a right hook.  
Ruddock lands two right hook's to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
McFarland advances into close range and attempts to land a right hook, but Ruddock blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ruddock steps to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
McFarland steps inside and walks Ruddock onto the ropes.  Ruddock lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Ruddock is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ruddock finds the target with a solid jab.  
Ruddock lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ruddock lands a sharp jab.  


Round 3 Statistics
Ruddock: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 12                            
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 25                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

McFarland: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 4                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Ruddock tries to step out of his opponents range.  Ruddock sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Ruddock hits home with a cross.  
McFarland closes the distance and manouvers Ruddock onto the ropes.  Ruddock lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
McFarland closes the distance.  Ruddock lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  He then lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ruddock is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a cross.  
Ruddock hits home with an overhand right.  
Ruddock steps to the outside and lands a cross, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Ruddock is looking to keep his distance.  Ruddock feints a jab, and then lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ruddock lands a cross.  
McFarland is looking to close the distance.  Ruddock lands two right hooks followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Ruddock is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a cross.  
Ruddock lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
McFarland manouvers his opponent into a neutral corner.  McFarland throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ruddock is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ruddock is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a cross.  
Ruddock lands with a sharp jab.  
Ruddock tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand left followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Ruddock is on target with a cross.  
Ruddock lands a cross.  


Round 4 Statistics
Ruddock: 
Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 30                            
Head Shots Thrown: 52                            
Head Shots Landed: 33                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

McFarland: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

McFarland feints a left hook, and then attempts to land a right hook, but Ruddock slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ruddock is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
McFarland quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
McFarland forces Ruddock to retreat into the red corner.  Ruddock hits home with a cross.  
Ruddock tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ruddock is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ruddock tries to step out of his opponents range and lands two jabs followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Ruddock steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a left uppercut to the head, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  Ruddock ties up his opponent.  Ruddock uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits McFarland behind the head. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Ruddock.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...McFarland's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 5 Statistics
Ruddock: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 11                            
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

McFarland: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Ruddock lands a stiff jab.  
McFarland is looking to close the distance.  Ruddock drives a left hook into McFarland's liver.  
McFarland closes the distance.  Ruddock lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  He then lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
McFarland gets on the inside.  Ruddock is on target with a right hook.  
McFarland gets on the inside and forces Ruddock to back into the ropes.  Ruddock lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
McFarland closes the distance and tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
McFarland steps inside.  Ruddock lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Ruddock lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
McFarland sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  McFarland attempts to land a cross, but Ruddock blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
McFarland steps inside.  Ruddock is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  


Round 6 Statistics
Ruddock: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

McFarland: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 4 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 5 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 60 - 54  60 - 54  60 - 54

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Cardiff, UK.... Andrew Ruddock

Fight Statistics
Ruddock: 
Total Punches Thrown: 296                           
Total Punches Landed: 173                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 238                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 144                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 58                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 29                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 205                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 124                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 91                            
Total Jabs Landed: 49                            

McFarland: 
Total Punches Thrown: 89                            
Total Punches Landed: 9                             
Total Head Shots Thrown: 84                            
Total Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Total Body Shots Landed: 0                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 66                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Total Jabs Thrown: 23                            
Total Jabs Landed: 3