The hands did not fit properly in the gloves.
Roger Karimus had to hit so that his hand was only half in a fist. Atte Kajova
150 kg Roger Karimus made his debut in the boxing ring with victory in Ice Cage 6.
Jere Karalahten won in the fall Matias Niemi bowed with scattered voices. As you can see from the verdict, there was not just one goal scored in the match. Niemi tried to maintain the distance and movement and deliver the body punches necessary for a point win.
However, Karimus hit often enough. Then the hit was also quite heavy.
– I think I was able to hit some pretty good shots, said Karimus from Jyväskylä. It’s a confusing thing to swing around in that ring as a 150-kilogram person. Had to save a little and take over the middle ring. The knockout will come if it comes, but this time it didn’t.
However, Karimus’ match was hampered by the fact that the gloves were too small for the man’s huge fists.
– I only had half my palm in the glove, and that’s why I couldn’t get my hand into a fist properly. So I couldn’t hit properly with my knuckles. Otherwise, it went well. Finger joints are a bit sore.
– Matias had a surprisingly good performance, and he understood to stay far away. Tough guy.
Karimus would be willing to try freestyle as well.
Niemi challenged a man clearly bigger than himself and survived the match with his skin intact.
Matias Niemi withstood Roger Karimus’ punches. Atte Kajova
– There were a few harder hits in the first set. I thought you could take them then. I stayed upright, Niemi said at the press conference after the match.
Towards the end of the match, the audience showed their opinion by booing and whistling.
– It can be like that when the match becomes more passive. However, everyone can come and try the ring themselves, Karimus replied.