Hardy escapes with majority decision over Eastman

Action during Saturday night’s headline bout between Simeon Hardy and Howard Eastman (Orlando Charles photo)

By Emmerson Campbell

Simeon ‘Candy Man’ Hardy’s reputation of a knockout specialist was once again dented on Saturday night at the Thirst Park Ground by Howard ‘Battersea Bomber’ Eastman who stunned his opponent with his staying power and turned on the heat in the latter stages of their eight-round contest.

Despite winning a majority decision over Eastman, the 24-year-old Hardy,