Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Joey Dawejko: Live round-by-round updates

Torrez Wins Thriller in Clash of Unbeatens

Richard Torrez Jr. and Joey Dawejko put on a show for the crowd at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday night. Torrez, the 2020 Olympic silver medalist, won a majority decision (96-94, 97-93, 95-95) in a 10-round heavyweight bout that was entertaining from start to finish.

Despite giving up four inches in height and eight inches in reach, Torrez used his superior speed and footwork to control the fight from the outside for most of the night. He landed the cleaner, harder punches throughout the fight, and he was able to avoid Dawejko's power shots for the most part.

Dawejko had his moments, though. He landed a few big shots of his own, and he was able to hurt Torrez on a few occasions. But Torrez was simply too quick and too elusive for Dawejko to consistently connect with his power shots.

Torrez Improves to 5-0

With the win, Torrez improves to 5-0 with 4 knockouts. The 23-year-old is one of the most promising young heavyweights in the world, and he is certainly a fighter to watch in the years to come.

Dawejko drops to 20-8-4 with 11 knockouts. The 32-year-old is a tough and durable fighter, but he was simply outclassed by Torrez on this night.

Round-by-Round Updates

Round 1: Torrez starts the fight quickly, landing a few jabs and a right hook. Dawejko tries to close the distance, but Torrez is able to keep him at bay with his footwork. Torrez 10-9 Round 2: Torrez continues to box from the outside, landing clean punches while avoiding Dawejko's power shots. Dawejko lands a few hard punches of his own, but Torrez is able to weather the storm. Torrez 10-9 Round 3: Dawejko starts the round strong, landing a few hard punches that back Torrez up. Torrez regroups and starts to find his range again. He lands a few clean punches of his own, and he is able to control the rest of the round. Torrez 10-9 Round 4: Torrez continues to control the fight with his jab and footwork. Dawejko is able to land a few hard punches, but Torrez is able to avoid most of them. Torrez 10-9 Round 5: Dawejko starts the round aggressively, but Torrez is able to tie him up and slow him down. Torrez lands a few clean punches, and he is able to control the rest of the round. Torrez 10-9 Round 6: Torrez continues to box from the outside, landing clean punches while avoiding Dawejko's power shots. Dawejko is able to land a few hard punches of his own, but Torrez is able to weather the storm. Torrez 10-9 Round 7: Dawejko starts the round strong, landing a few hard punches that back Torrez up. Torrez regroups and starts to find his range again. He lands a few clean punches of his own, and he is able to control the rest of the round. Torrez 10-9 Round 8: Torrez continues to control the fight with his jab and footwork. Dawejko is able to land a few hard punches, but Torrez is able to avoid most of them. Torrez 10-9 Round 9: Dawejko starts the round aggressively, but Torrez is able to tie him up and slow him down. Torrez lands a few clean punches, and he is able to control the rest of the round. Torrez 10-9 Round 10: Both fighters start the round swinging for the fences. Torrez lands a few hard punches, but Dawejko is able to answer back. The round ends with both fighters landing big shots. Torrez 10-9