Oloukun (left) hit too hard for Airich (right)

Last-minute replacement Gbenga  “Bang Bang” Oloukun stopped German heavyweight contender Konstantin Airich in three rounds in front of 1000 fans at the Vogelsanghalle in Stralsund, Germany on Friday night.

The Nigerian who stepped in on only two days notice for unbeaten Turk Yakup Saglam connected with the harder punches from the opening bell on. In the third “Bang Bang“ landed a powerful uppercut which sent Airich to the canvas immediately after 47 seconds in the third.

The German beat the count but was on shaky legs forcing his corner to throw in the towel. “I am so disappointed”, stated Airich after the fight. “I just didn’t see that shot coming. I know that I can beat Bang Bang. I hope he gives me a re-match so I can prove that.”  ”I wouldn’t have accepted the fight on short notice if I didn’t believe in my chance”, said  Oloukun. “I know Konstantin, I knew his weaknesses and I knew about my own strengths. So I just hammered him down. Bang Bang!”

In the co-feature former German amateur standout Erkan Teper stopped vetern Alexander Kahl in only 36 seconds. Teper connected with the first hard combination and sent Kahl to the canvas with a cracking right hook to the head. Kahl couldn’t beat the count. It was only Teper’s second pro-fight and his second knockout victory.  Next Teper will travel to Miami to spar with Odlanier Solis for the December 17th final eliminator against Ray Austin.

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