Boxing Results: Khalil Coe Stops Ritter in Second Round, Calls Out Joshua Buatsi

On the Jaron “Boots” Ennis-David Avanesyan undercard, talented light-heavyweight prospect Khalil Coe stopped Kwame Ritter (11-2, 9 KOs) in the second round to win the USWBC light-heavyweight title on Saturday night at Wells Fargo. Center in Philadelphia.

In a small sample size of action, Khalil Coe showed speed, power, and solid punching. Boxing is a sport based on standards, and Khalil Coe pointed out that Ritter was not on his level.

Coe dominated the opening round with his jab, but Ritter was able to sneak in a hard right hand shot. In the second round, Khalil Coe continued to dictate the pace of the fight with performance and accuracy with the jab.

With 2:16 left in the second round, Coe landed a big right hand and followed it up with a small left to the body. Coe then continued with Ritter on the floor when he connected with a left hand shot upstairs.

Ritter was able to get up, but it was clear that Ritter was a man on loan. Coe pressed forward and hit Ritter with rights, lefts, and uppercuts. When Coe continued to beat Ritter in the ring, the referee finally stepped in and stopped the contest.

27-year-old Khalil Coe of Jersey City, New Jersey (9-0-1, 7 KOs) was in his first ten-round fight, but needed only two to get the job done.

The KO win over Ritter pushes Coe's current streak to five consecutive knockout victories.

During his post-fight interview, Khalil Coe was looking to the future, and he has his sights set on an undefeated contender in the light-heavyweight division.

“Joshua Buatsi, whenever you finish with that bastard Willy Hutchinson, you need to yell at me,” said Khalil Coe during a post-fight interview.