Steve Robinson, nicknamed ‘Ivan Drago’, has undefeated run ended by Shane Gill
The heavyweight from Newcastle nicknamed 'USSR' and 'Ivan Drago' had won his first four fights but was surprisingly beaten and sent back to the drawing board
Saturday 5 February 2022 21:07, UK
Steve Robinson was beaten to the punch and outpointed by Shane Gill in a shock heavyweight result on Saturday in Cardiff.
The popular Geordie entered having won his first four fights but was brought back down to earth after continually being peppered by his unfancied rival.
Robinson, nicknamed 'USSR' and 'Ivan Drago' because he looks like the villain from 'Rocky', did well just to maintain his footing after coming under storm by Gill.
His opponent had only had one previous fight - which he lost.
But Gill rushed Robinson from the first bell and kept landing his overhand right.
Gill's face was bloodied but he kept up the pressure to earn the referee's decision, and to send the popular Robinson back to the drawing board.
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