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23/07/2031
EOD Running: BackUps
Jay Nicolson vs Mark Craggs

Boxing Daily Report from the Showtime Promotions promoted show at Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre, Albany,  taking place on 12/05/2025:

There are plenty of empty seats out here tonight, with the show nowhere near close to selling out.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Fight Now TV, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Jay Nicolson (12 - 0) who hails from Irvine, USA and Mark Craggs(2 - 14(2) - 5) from Ottawa, Canada.  Both Nicolson and Craggs weighed in at 154 pounds.  
The referee tonight is David Fidler, and the three ringside judges are Justin Findley, Joshua Ferguson and Leighton Tasca.  

Round 1: 

Craggs connects with a cross.  
Craggs is on target with a cross.  
Nicolson hits home with a cross.  
Nicolson is looking to keep his distance and finds the target with a jab.  
Nicolson lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Craggs is looking to close the distance.  Nicolson lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  Nicolson clinches his opponent.  Nicolson tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Craggs behind the head. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Nicolson to stop fouling.  
Craggs throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref stops the action and gives Nicolson time to recover.  
Nicolson lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Craggs quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nicolson lands a cross to Craggs's body.  
Nicolson advances into close range and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  Nicolson holds on to his opponent.  Nicolson pushes his forearm into Craggs's face.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Nicolson digs in a left uppercut to Craggs's liver.  Nicolson ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Nicolson pushes his forearm into Craggs's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Nicolson about fouling.  
Nicolson lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nicolson hits home with a cross.  Nicolson tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Craggs's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Nicolson: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Craggs: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Nicolson lands a cross followed by  two overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Craggs steps inside and forces Nicolson to retreat into the blue corner.  Nicolson drives a left hook into Craggs's ribs.  
Nicolson lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nicolson switches the action to the outside and attempts to land a cross, but Craggs sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nicolson hits home with a cross.  
Nicolson digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nicolson switches the action to the outside and lands a sharp overhand left.  
Nicolson tries to keep the action at long range and lands a sharp cross.  
Nicolson lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Craggs steps inside.  Nicolson connects with a stinging right hook.  
Nicolson lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Craggs walks Nicolson down, trapping him on the ropes.  Nicolson drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Nicolson is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Nicolson is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  He follows up the attack and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nicolson is keeping his hands low...it looks like he wants his opponent to throw first.  Craggs connects with a cross.  
Nicolson lands a left hook.  
Craggs advances into close range.  Nicolson digs in a solid right hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Craggs's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  

Round 2 Statistics
Nicolson: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Craggs: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 5                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Craggs is looking to close the distance.  Nicolson is on target with a stinging left uppercut.  
Nicolson lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nicolson advances into close range and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  He follows up the attack and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  Nicolson holds on to his opponent.  Nicolson leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Nicolson tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a jab.  
Nicolson switches the action to the outside and is on target with a sharp cross.  
Craggs walks Nicolson down, trapping him in a neutral corner.  Nicolson lands a cross to the head, a cross to the body and a jab to the head.  
Nicolson closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nicolson tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand left.  
Nicolson lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nicolson lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Craggs is looking to close the distance and manouvers Nicolson into a neutral corner.  Nicolson lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Craggs advances into close range.  Craggs pivots to the side of his opponent.  Nicolson drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Nicolson steps to the outside and drives a cross into Craggs's body.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Nicolson's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Craggs's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 3 Statistics
Nicolson: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Craggs: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 3                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 3                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Nicolson feints a left, and then lands a jab.  
Nicolson is on target with a firm left hook to Craggs's body.  
Nicolson is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Craggs attempts to land a cross, but Nicolson blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Craggs's body.  
Nicolson hits home with a stinging overhand left.  
Nicolson pivots to the left of his opponent.  Craggs tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nicolson is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two straights followed by an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Nicolson is looking to keep his distance.  Nicolson quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a firm cross.  
Nicolson hits home with a cross.  
Nicolson tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a firm cross.  
Nicolson lands a sharp cross.  
Nicolson finds the target with a jab.  
Craggs advances into close range and throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nicolson steps away from his opponent and hits home with an overhand right.  
Nicolson hits home with a cross.  
Craggs steps inside and manages to force Nicolson onto the ropes.  Nicolson lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nicolson steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Nicolson lands a sharp jab.  
Nicolson advances into close range and digs in a firm left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Craggs pivots to the right of his opponent.  Nicolson lands a right hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a right hook to the body.  
Nicolson hits home with a cross.  
Nicolson connects with a firm cross.  


Round 4 Statistics
Nicolson: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Craggs: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Nicolson lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nicolson steps away from his opponent and lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nicolson is looking to keep his distance and strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Nicolson lands a cross, overhand right and a cross to his opponents head.  
Nicolson lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Nicolson steps to the outside and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Nicolson is looking to close the distance.  Nicolson pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a sharp left hook.  
Nicolson is on target with a sharp right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Nicolson lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Nicolson lands an overhand right to the head, a cross to the head and a cross to the body.  
Nicolson switches the action to the outside.  Nicolson quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a jab.  
Nicolson steps away from his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Craggs closes the distance.  Nicolson hits home with a sharp right hook.  
Nicolson lands a firm left hook.  
Nicolson hits home with a firm cross.  
Nicolson lands a solid jab.  
Nicolson tries to step out of his opponents range and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nicolson closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Nicolson tries to keep the action at long range.  Nicolson sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Craggs attempts to land a left hook, but Nicolson blocks the shot and counters with a solid left hook to his opponents ribs.  


Round 5 Statistics
Nicolson: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 46                            
Head Shots Landed: 32                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Craggs: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Nicolson is on target with a cross.  
Nicolson lands a stinging jab.  
Nicolson lands a jab to the head followed by a cross to the body.  
Craggs attempts to land a left hook, but Nicolson slips the shot and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Nicolson is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Nicolson hits the target with a stinging jab.  
Craggs closes the distance and forces Nicolson to back into the corner.  Nicolson lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nicolson hits home with a cross.  
Nicolson gets on the inside.  Craggs throws a left hook, but Nicolson clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Craggs pushes his forearm into Nicolson's face.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Nicolson hits home with a sharp overhand right.  
Nicolson switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Nicolson tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Nicolson lands a stinging cross.  
Nicolson hits home with a stinging right hook.  
Nicolson is looking to close the distance.  Craggs throws a left uppercut, but Nicolson ties up his opponent.  Nicolson is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Nicolson sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Nicolson is looking to keep his distance and lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Craggs closes the distance and forces Nicolson to retreat into the red corner.  Nicolson drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Nicolson: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Craggs: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Craggs advances into close range and walks Nicolson down, trapping him in a corner.  Nicolson lands a left hook.  
Nicolson throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook to Nicolson's body.  
Nicolson closes the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a left hook to the head.  Nicolson holds on to his opponent.  Nicolson is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Nicolson lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Craggs advances into close range.  Nicolson lands a right uppercut, right hook and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nicolson steps to the outside and lands an overhand right, jab and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Craggs lands a cross.  
Nicolson is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Craggs closes the distance.  Nicolson lands a right hook to the body, a left uppercut to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Nicolson lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  He then lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Nicolson switches the action to the outside and lands a cross.  
Craggs gets on the inside.  Nicolson lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Craggs walks Nicolson into a neutral corner.  Craggs finds the target with a jab.  
Nicolson steps inside and lands a right uppercut.  
Nicolson lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nicolson lands a cross followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  
Nicolson connects with a cross.  


Round 7 Statistics
Nicolson: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Craggs: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Nicolson steps inside.  Nicolson lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Nicolson dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Nicolson throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref stops the action and gives Craggs time to recover.  
Nicolson is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Nicolson lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Nicolson lands an overhand right followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Nicolson is on target with a right hook to Craggs's ribs.  
Nicolson steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Nicolson advances into close range.  Craggs throws a left uppercut, but Nicolson clinches his opponent.  Nicolson tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Craggs behind the head. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Nicolson.  
Nicolson steps away from his opponent and connects with a solid cross.  Nicolson tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook to Nicolson's body.  
Nicolson connects with a sharp cross.  
Nicolson steps away from his opponent and connects with a solid overhand left.  
Craggs is looking to close the distance.  Nicolson is on target with a right uppercut.  


Round 8 Statistics
Nicolson: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Craggs: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Nicolson advances into close range and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Nicolson is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab to the head, a cross to the body and a cross to the head.  
Nicolson tries to keep the action at long range and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nicolson attempts to land a left hook, but Craggs slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nicolson steps away from his opponent and connects with a solid cross.  
Nicolson tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross, overhand right and an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Nicolson hits home with a stinging left uppercut.  
Nicolson lands a jab.  
Craggs closes the distance.  Craggs sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nicolson connects with a left uppercut.  
Nicolson lands an overhand right.  
Craggs sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nicolson lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Nicolson is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a cross.  


Round 9 Statistics
Nicolson: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Craggs: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Nicolson tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with a solid jab.  
Nicolson lands a cross.  
Nicolson gets on the inside and is on target with a stinging left uppercut to Craggs's liver.  
Nicolson lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Nicolson tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Nicolson switches the action to the outside and lands a solid cross.  
Nicolson feints a right hook, and then lands a big right uppercut.  CRAGGS WAS STUNNED BY THAT SHOT!  Craggs recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Nicolson is on target with a right hook.  
Nicolson tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab, cross and an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Nicolson hits home with a firm cross.  
Craggs gets on the inside.  Nicolson lands a right uppercut.  
Nicolson tries to step out of his opponents range and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nicolson circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack.  Craggs throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a solid cross.  
Nicolson is on target with a stinging cross.  
Nicolson lands a right uppercut followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Nicolson hits home with a cross.  
Craggs steps inside.  Craggs pivots to the left of his opponent.  Nicolson lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Craggs hits home with a cross.  


Round 10 Statistics
Nicolson: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 25                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Craggs: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
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
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 100 - 90  100 - 90  100 - 90

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Irvine, USA.... Jay Nicolson

Fight Statistics
Nicolson: 
Total Punches Thrown: 420                           
Total Punches Landed: 260                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 335                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 206                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 85                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 54                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 312                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 210                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 108                           
Total Jabs Landed: 50                            

Craggs: 
Total Punches Thrown: 116                           
Total Punches Landed: 11                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 99                            
Total Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 2                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 91                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 25                            
Total Jabs Landed: 1