Supervisor Report: Australian Women’s Bantamweight Title Bout
Nicila Costello vs Hayley Finlayson
Match Overview
The following report details the supervision of the boxing match for the vacant Australian women’s bantamweight title, contested between Nicila Costello and Hayley Finlayson. The bout consisted of eight rounds, each lasting two minutes. The match concluded with Hayley Finlayson being declared the winner by split decision. The event was held for the purpose of determining the new Australian women’s bantamweight champion.
Nicila Costello: Entered the bout as a contender for the vacant title. Demonstrated a notably aggressive style throughout the match.
Hayley Finlayson: Competed for the vacant title. Primarily employed counterpunching tactics during the contest.
Fight Summary
The bout was contested over eight rounds of two minutes each. Nicila Costello established herself as the more aggressive fighter, pressing the action and initiating exchanges. In contrast, Hayley Finlayson adopted a defensive and tactical approach, focusing on counterpunching and capitalising on openings created by Costello’s forward pressure. The match was competitive, with both fighters displaying contrasting yet effective styles.
Scoring and Decision
At the conclusion of eight rounds, the judges rendered a split decision in favour of Hayley Finlayson. The scoring reflected the closely contested nature of the fight, with differing opinions among the judges regarding the effectiveness of aggression versus counterpunching. Hayley Finlayson was officially declared the winner and awarded the vacant Australian women’s bantamweight title.
Supervisor Observations
Both athletes conducted themselves in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the sport. There were no incidents of unsportsmanlike behaviour or rule infractions observed during the course of the match. The officials and corner teams performed their duties professionally, and the bout proceeded without interruption. Sportsmanship was evident from both fighters at all stages.
