1<\/p>\n Ibekwe proved he has serious power in his handsCredit: Getty<\/p>\n On paper, the heavyweights appeared to be evenly matched, but the contest was over in just 28 seconds when Ibekwe detonated a dynamite right hand on Baer’s chin.<\/p>\n The shot sent Baer tumbling to the canvas face-first as the action was immediately waved off.<\/p>\n Speaking post-fight, the victorious Ibekwe said: “First of all, I would like to give all the glory to my lord and saviour Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n “Christ is king. Second of all, I would like to thank everyone for turning up.<\/p>\n READ MORE ON BOXING <\/p>\n “I know Tyson was the main event, but guess what? I’m the main event now.<\/p>\n “I have been out of the ring for just over a year.<\/p>\n “There has been a lot of frustration, and unfortunately that’s what I demonstrated.<\/p>\n “Daniel is a good fighter; he came in here with double my experience, but I’ve got a good team behind me.<\/p>\n “Talk is cheap. Daniel said he is fast, but I know I am fast. Everyone I have sparred with knows what I am about.<\/p>\n “And now I think everybody knows who I am.”<\/p>\n From football to boxing<\/p>\n Ibekwe improves to 7-0 as a professional with his fourth win inside the distance.<\/p>\n Before turning his hand to boxing, Ibekwe made a name for himself with his feet, earning trials at West Ham and Everton as a youngster.<\/a><\/p>\n He eventually drifted into non-league football and fell in love with boxing, racking up 21 amateur bouts.<\/p>\n In the unpaid ranks, he won several regional titles, including the West Midlands championship with Redditch’s Studio ABC. <\/p>\n Ibekwe is now setting his sights on domestic opposition, and called for a fight with former Southern Area champion Johnny Fisher in the immediate aftermath.<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"Simon](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/simon-ibekwe-weighs-ahead-heavyweight-1097084991.jpg\")
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