Tam McCourt was crowned the new WBC European Champion following a gripping four-round battle that showcased elite-level skill, composure, and grit from both competitors.
The opening round saw Sergiu Stoica set an aggressive tone, pressing forward with heavy low kicks and well-placed body kicks. McCourt absorbed the early pressure with calm confidence, closing distance intelligently and nullifying Stoica’s attacks in the clinch. His control and ring awareness allowed him to edge a closely contested first round.
Stoica increased his punch output in the second round, looking to build momentum with his boxing. McCourt responded with sharp timing and composure, repeatedly disrupting Stoica’s rhythm with a clean teep before once again asserting dominance in the clinch. His ability to control the exchanges proved decisive as he secured the second round.
The third round marked a turning point. Stoica rallied strongly, finding success with a varied attack of low kicks and body kicks, seamlessly linking them into effective head-and-body punching combinations. With improved rhythm and a higher work rate, Stoica convincingly took the round and brought the contest back into balance.
With the title hanging in the balance, the fourth round opened at a furious pace as both fighters traded attacks in a tense, evenly matched exchange. Then came the defining moment—McCourt landed a perfectly placed left hook to the body. The shot was decisive. Stoica was unable to recover, forcing the referee to step in and wave off the contest.
The stoppage capped off a high-quality championship bout between two warriors, with Tam McCourt’s clinical finish earning him a Round 4 TKO victory and the WBC European Championship.
