Glover Teixeira proved he’s still got plenty of fight left in him as the former UFC champion dished out a whole lot of punishment to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua across eight rounds to win a decision in their main event boxing match at Spaten Fight Night 3 on Saturday.
While Teixeira did score an early knockdown, Rua kept finding ways to survive, although he was absorbing a whole lot of damage during the fight. Teixeira hammered him with combinations throughout the fight and Rua’s most effective shots were haymakers he threw in response.
When it was over, Teixeira didn’t get the knockout but he won a clear-cut decision as he picks up a win over a fell
