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Matthew McCormick vs Rashid Wardi
Boxing Daily Report from the Mr. Vicious promoted show at Madison Square Garden, New York City, taking place on 18/06/2026: There are a few empty seats out here tonight, but this is a respectable turnout for the show. Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show. This is a final eliminator for the WRBC Youth Welterweight title. Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on MSG Network, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Matthew McCormick (16(2) - 2) who hails from Dublin, Ireland and Rashid Wardi(14 - 4(1)) from Sana'a, Yemen. Both McCormick and Wardi weighed in at 147 pounds. The referee tonight is Dom Kilgour, and the three ringside judges are Ian Shea, Francesco Prosperini and Valentino Di Giorgio. Round 1: Wardi connects with an overhand right. Wardi is looking to close the distance. McCormick lands a left uppercut. Wardi is on target with a cross. Wardi is looking to close the distance. McCormick is on target with a left uppercut. Wardi pivots to the right of his opponent. McCormick attempts to land a left hook, but Wardi slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut. McCormick is looking to keep the action on the outside. McCormick quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands an overhand left. McCormick is looking to keep the action on the outside and snaps his opponents head back with a spiteful jab. McCormick throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Wardi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. McCormick is on target with a left hook. McCormick steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head. McCormick lands a double jab to his opponents head. McCormick finds the target with a ramrod jab. McCormick throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Wardi gets on the inside. Wardi pivots to the right of his opponent. McCormick attempts to land a left hook, but Wardi blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents body. McCormick tries to step out of his opponents range. Wardi sidesteps to the left of his opponent. McCormick hits home with a sharp jab. Wardi lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. McCormick tries to step out of his opponents range. McCormick sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Wardi tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Wardi is looking to close the distance and throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Wardi lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Wardi lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head. McCormick lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...McCormick's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 1 Statistics McCormick: Jabs Thrown: 11 Jabs Landed: 7 Power Shots Thrown: 33 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 31 Head Shots Landed: 15 Body Shots Thrown: 13 Body Shots Landed: 0 Wardi: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 29 Power Shots Landed: 12 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 13 Body Shots Landed: 4 Round 2: McCormick pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a left hook to Wardi's body. Wardi tries to land a jab, but McCormick slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. McCormick is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a cross. Wardi lands an overhand right. McCormick tries to step out of his opponents range. Wardi lands a spiteful jab. Wardi attempts to land a jab, but McCormick sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. McCormick is on target with a ramrod jab. McCormick steps to the outside. Wardi lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head. McCormick lands a right uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head. Wardi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Wardi tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Wardi is looking to keep the action on the outside. McCormick quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a stinging jab. Wardi lands with a ramrod jab. Wardi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a right hook. Wardi lands with a spiteful jab. McCormick steps away from his opponent and lands a cross. Wardi is looking to close the distance. McCormick tries to land a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross. Wardi lands an overhand left, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head. McCormick is on target with a cross. Wardi steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand left. Wardi steps inside. Wardi pivots to the side of his opponent. Wardi lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body. Wardi attempts to land a left uppercut, but McCormick sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Wardi feints a cross, and then is on target with a ramrod jab. Wardi steps inside. McCormick sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a left hook. Wardi tries to step out of his opponents range. Wardi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. McCormick strikes his opponents body with a cross. Round 2 Statistics McCormick: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 31 Power Shots Landed: 13 Head Shots Thrown: 33 Head Shots Landed: 12 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 3 Wardi: Jabs Thrown: 13 Jabs Landed: 6 Power Shots Thrown: 26 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 36 Head Shots Landed: 14 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 3: McCormick is on target with a right uppercut. McCormick is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a hard jab. McCormick lands a jab. Wardi gets on the inside. McCormick is on target with a left hook to Wardi's body. McCormick attempts to land a left hook, but Wardi dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut. McCormick steps away from his opponent. Wardi throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross. McCormick tries to step out of his opponents range and strikes his opponents body with a jab. McCormick steps to the outside. McCormick sidesteps to the left of his opponent and snaps his opponents head back with a stinging jab. Wardi attempts to land a jab, but McCormick sidesteps and counters with a right hook. McCormick throws a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut. McCormick switches the action to the outside. Wardi lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Wardi lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead. McCormick attempts to land a cross, but Wardi slips the shot and counters with a cross. Wardi tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Wardi is looking to close the distance. McCormick is on target with a stinging left hook to Wardi's body. McCormick is looking to keep the action on the outside. Wardi lands a jab. Wardi throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross. McCormick tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross. Wardi finds the target with a spiteful jab. Wardi gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to McCormick's body. Wardi tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook. McCormick is looking to keep the action on the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook. McCormick lands a right hook. Wardi advances into close range and is on target with a left uppercut. Round 3 Statistics McCormick: Jabs Thrown: 9 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 31 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 30 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 10 Body Shots Landed: 3 Wardi: Jabs Thrown: 17 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 31 Head Shots Landed: 12 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 4: McCormick finds the target with a sharp jab. McCormick tries to land a right uppercut, but Wardi blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. McCormick lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Wardi finds the target with a sharp jab. Wardi attempts to land a jab, but McCormick slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. McCormick pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a stinging jab. Wardi steps inside. McCormick is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs. McCormick throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Wardi strikes his opponents body with a solid jab. McCormick sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a jab. McCormick pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a jab. Wardi tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with an overhand right. McCormick drives a right hook into his opponents body. McCormick steps away from his opponent. McCormick sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Wardi lands a hard jab. Wardi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. McCormick is on target with a jab to his opponents body. McCormick lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. McCormick throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut. McCormick pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Wardi steps inside. Wardi pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left uppercut. McCormick is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head. He follows up the attack and lands a double jab to his opponents head. McCormick quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Wardi throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross. Wardi is looking to close the distance. McCormick attempts to land a left hook, but Wardi blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to McCormick's body. McCormick is looking to keep his distance and connects with an overhand right. Wardi tries to step out of his opponents range and throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left hook to Wardi's body. Wardi pivots to the side of his opponent. McCormick lands a right hook. McCormick walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes. Wardi lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head. McCormick steps to the outside and tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Wardi gets on the inside. McCormick lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head. At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Wardi's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 4 Statistics McCormick: Jabs Thrown: 22 Jabs Landed: 10 Power Shots Thrown: 34 Power Shots Landed: 14 Head Shots Thrown: 41 Head Shots Landed: 18 Body Shots Thrown: 15 Body Shots Landed: 6 Wardi: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 23 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 25 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 5: Wardi steps inside. McCormick sidesteps to the left of his opponent and digs in a firm right hook to his opponents body. McCormick tries to step out of his opponents range. Wardi lands with a hard jab. Wardi connects with a left hook. Wardi hits home with a left hook. Wardi lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Wardi lands a ramrod jab. McCormick tries to step out of his opponents range and attempts to land a jab, but Wardi slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. McCormick lands an overhand right. McCormick tries to land a right uppercut, but Wardi blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Wardi walks his opponent onto the ropes. McCormick connects with a left uppercut. Wardi steps inside and connects with a left uppercut. Wardi tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. McCormick sidesteps to the left of his opponent. McCormick tries to land a cross, but Wardi slips the shot and counters with a left hook. McCormick tries to keep the action at long range. Wardi is on target with an overhand right. Wardi is on target with an overhand right. McCormick is keeping his hands low...it looks like he wants his opponent to throw first. Wardi attempts to land a jab, but McCormick sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Wardi advances into close range and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body. McCormick lands a double jab to his opponents head. McCormick steps to the outside. Wardi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. McCormick throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross. McCormick switches the action to the outside. Wardi is on target with a jab. McCormick connects with a cross. Wardi lands a solid jab. Round 5 Statistics McCormick: Jabs Thrown: 12 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 33 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 32 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 13 Body Shots Landed: 1 Wardi: Jabs Thrown: 15 Jabs Landed: 6 Power Shots Thrown: 35 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 42 Head Shots Landed: 14 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 6: Wardi gets on the inside. McCormick pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a stinging right hook to his opponents ribcage. Wardi is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook. McCormick is looking to keep the action on the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Wardi lands a sharp jab. Wardi advances into close range and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Wardi closes the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Wardi tries to land a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook to Wardi's body. McCormick hits home with a right hook. McCormick throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook. Wardi sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Wardi advances into close range and lands a right hook. Wardi advances into close range and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body. Wardi is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left uppercut. Wardi lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Wardi lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body. Wardi lands a double jab to his opponents head. Wardi tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. McCormick lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head. Wardi advances into close range. McCormick digs in a stinging left uppercut to Wardi's body. McCormick throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. McCormick is on target with a right uppercut to Wardi's body. Wardi closes the distance and digs in a left uppercut to McCormick's ribs. McCormick switches the action to the outside and is on target with a hard jab. Wardi attempts to land a jab, but McCormick blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Wardi's liver. Wardi advances into close range and attempts to land a right uppercut, but McCormick blocks the shot and counters with a sharp left hook to Wardi's body. Round 6 Statistics McCormick: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 28 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 19 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 13 Body Shots Landed: 7 Wardi: Jabs Thrown: 9 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 41 Power Shots Landed: 18 Head Shots Thrown: 31 Head Shots Landed: 15 Body Shots Thrown: 19 Body Shots Landed: 6 Round 7: McCormick is looking to keep his distance. Wardi sidesteps to the left of his opponent. McCormick is on target with a cross. Wardi gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body. McCormick lands a left hook. McCormick switches the action to the outside and drives a ramrod jab into his opponents face. McCormick hits home with a cross. McCormick drives a ramrod jab into his opponents face. McCormick steps away from his opponent. Wardi lands a jab to the head followed by a cross to the body. McCormick tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross. Wardi throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook. McCormick steps away from his opponent. Wardi lands a jab. Wardi throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Wardi closes the distance. Wardi sidesteps to the right of his opponent. McCormick lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Wardi walks his opponent onto the ropes. McCormick drives a sharp left hook into his opponents ribs. McCormick steps away from his opponent and attempts to land a jab, but Wardi blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Wardi lands a right hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a jab to the head. McCormick lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Wardi sidesteps to the left of his opponent. McCormick attempts to land a jab, but Wardi slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. McCormick steps to the outside and lands an overhand right. Wardi is looking to close the distance. McCormick sidesteps to the right of his opponent. McCormick tries to land a left hook, but Wardi sidesteps and counters with a cross. McCormick drives a left hook into his opponents liver. McCormick switches the action to the outside. Wardi lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead. McCormick attempts to land a jab, but Wardi blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. McCormick lands a cross. Wardi lands a stiff jab. Round 7 Statistics McCormick: Jabs Thrown: 13 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 29 Power Shots Landed: 13 Head Shots Thrown: 33 Head Shots Landed: 13 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 2 Wardi: Jabs Thrown: 9 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 22 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 4 Round 8: McCormick switches the action to the outside and lands with a hard jab. Wardi throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. Wardi lands a jab, left uppercut and a jab to his opponents head. Wardi finds the target with a spiteful jab. Wardi throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook. McCormick walks Wardi down, trapping him on the ropes. McCormick finds the target with a ramrod jab. Wardi sidesteps to the left of his opponent. McCormick finds the target with a solid jab. Wardi steps away from his opponent and lands a sharp jab. McCormick pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a left hook. Wardi is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body. Wardi lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body. McCormick lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Wardi hits home with a hard jab. McCormick is looking to keep his distance. Wardi is on target with a spiteful jab. Wardi is looking to close the distance. McCormick digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body. Round 8 Statistics McCormick: Jabs Thrown: 9 Jabs Landed: 5 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 2 Wardi: Jabs Thrown: 11 Jabs Landed: 6 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 28 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 9: McCormick tries to keep the action at long range. Wardi connects with a cross. Wardi lands a double jab to his opponents head. Wardi tries to land a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left hook. Wardi is looking to close the distance. Wardi sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Wardi connects with a left hook. Wardi tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook. Wardi gets on the inside. McCormick lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body. McCormick is on target with a cross to his opponents body. McCormick lands a sharp jab. McCormick lands a sharp jab. McCormick forces Wardi to retreat onto the ropes. McCormick connects with a cross. McCormick is looking to keep the action on the outside. Wardi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. McCormick is on target with a cross. Wardi lands a cross, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head. Wardi is on target with a jab. McCormick drives a solid jab into his opponents body. McCormick tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross. Wardi lands a cross. Wardi steps inside. McCormick drives a firm left hook into Wardi's liver. McCormick tries to keep the action at long range. Wardi sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a jab to his opponents body. McCormick steps to the outside. Wardi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands with a spiteful jab. McCormick finds the target with a jab. Wardi attempts to land a jab, but McCormick dodges the shot and counters with a cross. McCormick tries to keep the action at long range and lands two jabs followed by a cross to his opponents head. Round 9 Statistics McCormick: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 6 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 11 Head Shots Thrown: 28 Head Shots Landed: 13 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 4 Wardi: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 6 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 5 Head Shots Thrown: 27 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 10: Wardi steps inside and drives a right uppercut into his opponents body. Wardi tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross. Wardi walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes. McCormick lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Wardi tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Wardi digs in a left hook to his opponents body. Wardi attempts to land a jab, but McCormick blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Wardi tries to keep the action at long range. McCormick sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a hard jab. Wardi steps inside. McCormick hits home with a right hook. Wardi tries to keep the action at long range and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Wardi lands a straight 1 - 2. Wardi advances into close range. McCormick digs in a right hook to Wardi's body. Wardi drives a solid jab into his opponents face. McCormick pivots to the left of his opponent and lands with a spiteful jab. Wardi is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross. Wardi closes the distance and drives a left hook into his opponents body. Wardi manages to force McCormick onto the ropes. Wardi lands with a ramrod jab. Wardi tries to keep the action at long range and throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. McCormick lands a stiff jab. Round 10 Statistics McCormick: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 15 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 16 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 2 Wardi: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 5 Power Shots Thrown: 17 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 2 Scores: 10 - 10 10 - 10 9 - 10 Round 3 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 4 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 6 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 10 Scores: 10 - 10 10 - 10 9 - 10 Final Scorecards: 95 - 97 95 - 97 93 - 97 The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Sana'a, Yemen.... Rashid Wardi Fight Statistics McCormick: Total Punches Thrown: 383 Total Punches Landed: 136 Total Head Shots Thrown: 283 Total Head Shots Landed: 106 Total Body Shots Thrown: 100 Total Body Shots Landed: 30 Total Power Shots Thrown: 278 Total Power Shots Landed: 93 Total Jabs Thrown: 105 Total Jabs Landed: 43 Wardi: Total Punches Thrown: 368 Total Punches Landed: 136 Total Head Shots Thrown: 286 Total Head Shots Landed: 109 Total Body Shots Thrown: 82 Total Body Shots Landed: 27 Total Power Shots Thrown: 257 Total Power Shots Landed: 92 Total Jabs Thrown: 111 Total Jabs Landed: 44