In the all-action opening round, Pascal, from Laval, got off to an explosive start, firing big power shots just after the opening bell sounded. Cieslak, of Radom, Poland, was not to be outdone, ending the round by landing a big right hand to catch Pascal’s attention. In the second round, Cieslak began to use his reach advantage, peppering Pascal with a jab. Pascal began to charge forward with wild hooks at the end of the round, and he hit the canvas in a confusing sequence that the referee ruled a slip.
