Distance: 5-inch reach difference
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George Hardwick (13-3-0) meets Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady (16-4-0) at Lightweight.
Who sets the range in round one: Hardwick holds the longer reach, so early success for the shorter fighter usually requires feints and fast entries.
Supporting evidenceDistance: 3-inch reach difference
| Attribute | Hardwick | Al-Selwady |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 26 | 28 |
| Height | 5′9″ | 5′8″ |
| Reach | 72″ | 69″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Hardwick holds a 3-inch reach edge (72" to 69"); Al-Selwady has to cross distance to land.
Favors Hardwick
