Sam Goodman kept his chances of a crack at the undisputed super bantamweight title alive with a unanimous decision victory (117-111, 117-113, 119-109) over Chainoi Worawut in Wollongong on Wednesday night.
Fighting in front of his hometown fans, Goodman turned back the challenge of the ultra-game Worawut to ensure he remains in the box seat to face pound-for-pound king Naoya Inoue later in the year.
Goodman fought through a suspected broken left hand, which could throw a spanner in the works for his Inoue plans, as well as some dangerous offence from his opponent to get the win.
MORE: Everything you need to know about Barry Hall vs. Curtis Scott
In the co-main event, Curtis Scott has knocked Barry Hall out in the first round to improve to 3-0 as a professional.
The cross-code showdown lasted just over a minute, with Scott's aggression proving too much for the 47-year-old former AFL star.
From the opening bell, Scott, 26, was in Hall's face and a left hand seemed to do the damage before a right hand wobbled "Big Bad Barry" shortly after, eventually sending him to the canvas.
Hall attempted to struggle to his feet but the referee waved off the bout as the big man's corner jumped into the ring to stop it.
With 2 first-round knockout defeats and a draw with Paul Gallen five years ago, it might be time for Hall, a former talented junior, to leave boxing behind.
As for Scott, he said he's already raring to get back in there, targeting a potential fight Sonny Bill Williams.
Take a look at all the results from Wollongong's WIN Entertainment Centre:
Barry Hall vs. Curtis Scott fight results
- Sam Goodman def. Chainoi Worawut via UD12
- Curtis Scott def. Barry Hall via KO1
- Liam Wilson def. Youssef Dib via KO8
- Mounir Fathi def. Anton Markovic via KO1
- Brandon Grach def. John Maila via KO3
- Billy Polkinghorn def. Jordan Kasilieris via UD5 (50-43 x3)
- Liam Talivaa def. Johan Linde via UD6 (49-45, 49-44, 50-43)
- Shanell Dargan def. Pannaporn Kaewpawong via UD5 (50-45 x3)
- Amber Amelia def. Connie Brown via UD6 (59-55 x3)
- Alessandro Grippa def. John Weetra via UD4 (38-37 x3)
What time is Barry Hall vs. Curtis Scott?
Hall vs. Scott and Goodman vs. Worawut take place on Wednesday, July 10.
All times AEST.
- First fight: 5pm
- PPV: 7pm
- Hall vs. Scott: 9:30pm (approx.)
- Goodman vs. Worawut: 10pm (approx.)
The first fight of the evening is due to kick off at 5pm before the broadcast switches to pay-per-view at 7pm.
Depending on the length of the earlier bouts, Hall and Scott should make their way to the ring after 9pm, while Goodman versus Worawut will follow that bout.
How to watch Barry Hall vs. Curtis Scott: TV channel, live stream
The Hall vs. Scott fight card will be available live on Fox Sports, Main Event, and Kayo.
Foxtel subscribers can purchase the pay-per-view portion of the night through Main Event, with Kayo users able to purchase Hall vs. Scott through the app.
The first fight of the evening begins at 5pm AEST, while the PPV portion of the card begins at 7pm AEST.
TV Channel | Fox Sports 3 (5pm-7pm) Main Event (From 7pm) |
Streaming | Kayo 5pm-7pm) Kayo PPV (From 7pm) |
Barry Hall vs. Curtis Scott price: How much does the fight cost?
The main card will cost an additional $59.95 on Main Event via Kayo Sports or Foxtel.
You do not need a Kayo Sports subscription to buy the pay-per-view.
WATCH: Hall vs. Scott and Goodman vs. Worawut, live on Kayo
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