Both fast and light, Baker and Levchenko flew out of their corners for. the last bout-to clinch immediately. They broke; Levchenko gauged his opponent from the very start, If he could get in a body blow, he did. It it was a head-blow that seemed open, Levchenko hit, In tip-top form, Levchenko and Baker jounced around.
Levchenko saw his Opportunity from the start of the second and he was in upon Baker before the latter knew what was happening. Recovering from the sudden assault; Baker countered, but Levchenko was ioo quick. Bakers leads were a signal for the Russian to hold back, Yet even the slightest apparent weakness in the guard of the Marine saw Levchenko dash in.
In the third round, Levchenko attacked during the entire period, He did not even wait for Baker to slow vp, but made openings for himself. Dashing in, Levchenko would attempt to push Baker back to the ropes. Although he would be unsuccessful, the ruse would force the Marine te either attack or fall back. That would do for Levchenko, Either the one or the other move found him forcing his way, pushing Baker along.
After a mediocre start, Levchenko improved in the fifth round, Baker tried to manceuvre out of the Russian's way. Levchenko followed, never throwing a wild blow. Carefully eyeing his opponent, the Russian would appear to let Baker have his way—but not for long.
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