Jesse Maio vs. Rini Porter: Live round-by-round updates

The Jesse Maio vs. Rini Porter round-by-round updates are here. Fans will be treated to play-by-play analysis and live scoring of the light heavyweight boxing match, which serves as one of the highlights of the International Charity Fight Night event.

Held at GLOBOX Arena in Hamilton, New Zealand, the card is scheduled for Sep. 7 at 5:00 PM N.Z.S.T. (New Zealand Standard Time) in New Zealand and 1:00 AM E.T. (Eastern Time) on the American East Coast. Meanwhile, those on the American West Coast will catch the card on Sep. 6 at 10:00 PM P.T. (Pacific Time).

As for the light heavyweight bout between Maio and Porter, their ringwalks are estimated to take place between 8:00-9:00 PM N.Z.S.T. / 4:00-5:00 AM E.T. / 1:00-2:00 AM P.T. Since no title is on the line, the two men will lock horns for four, three-minute, rounds.

As with most of the bouts on the card, there are hardly any betting odds surrounding the matchup. While Maio's 5-5 record is unfavorable against Porter's 3-1 run of form, he is still more experienced.

Follow Sportskeeda for play-by-play analysis and live scoring of the light heavyweight contest.

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Jesse Maio vs. Rini Porter

Round 1: Porter applies immediate pressure to Maio, sticking him jabs to the body, before Maio ties him and pushes him to the ropes. They break and Porter returns to the body jab. He seems to be the much faster fighter. He lands a hard overhand right that briefly stumbles Maio.

More body shots for Porter. Maio has to do something and tries to draw Porter into a fire-fight. However, Porter makes him pay with a check hook that drops him to a knee. Maio beats the count, and the fight resumes. Porter snipes him with a one-two, and a brief exchange sees Maio slip.

Porter stings him with a step-in jab, and flattens him with an overhand right. Maio is out cold, face-down. This fight is over.

Official Decision: Rini Porter def. Jesse Maio via knockout in round one (2:16)