The entire arena held its breath for several minutes after this boxer hit the canvas with a sickening thud.
Members of his corner had to take his mouth guard out and hold his tongue, while the doctor provided medical assistance. He lay still for several minutes before regaining consciousness.
The plumber from Canberra had stepped up to take on Hardman, who has lost only one of his 10 professional fights.That loss was his most recent before Saturday night's beatdown. Hardman was knocked out by bitter rival Michael Zerafa in Melbourne in April. There was loads of animosity between Hardman and Zerafa, but none whatsoever between he and Hartas ahead of their bout on the glitter strip.
The pair shared a joke at the press conference and the weigh-in during the week, and promised to share a beer after their bout.Hardman produced two VB cans after winning the fight, but Hartas couldn't enjoy the beverage as he was assisted from the ring."Full respect to him. I brought a beer up here for us to share."
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