He picked up his pace in the sixth round, sending Whitaker to the canvas for the third time with another flurry of shots. In the seventh round, referee called for a time out so that the ringside doctor could check the cut above Whitaker's right eye.
During the sixth round, he increased his speed and sent Whitaker down for the third time with additional punches. In the seventh round, the referee paused the match to allow the ringside doctor to check the cut on Whitaker’s right eye.