Hunter Lee captures win in Michigan

Windsor’s Hunter Lee Scores First-Round TKO Over Groh in Dearborn

Dearborn, MI — Windsor boxer Hunter Lee wasted no time making a statement on Friday night, stopping Port Huron’s Robert Groh with a first-round TKO at the Hype Athletic Centre in Dearborn.

"I went into the fight with a solid game plan, knowing I had the edge in experience," Lee told Poweplay Sports. "I focused on using my jab and feints, staying patient instead of rushing in or chasing the knockout. I trusted that the opportunity for the big shots would come as I set them up"

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The win, at The Takeover event hosted by Darkside Promotions, improves Lee’s professional record to 2-0, continuing a strong start to his pro career.

"It’s been an incredible feeling kicking off my pro career like this, especially with a great team around me that truly has my best interests at heart."

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Groh, who was making his professional debut, couldn’t withstand the early pressure from the 25-year-old Lee, who landed clean shots early and often in his second fight with Detroit's legendary KRONK Gym.

"If you would have told me a year ago today I’d be wearing the legendary gold KRONK trunks and starting off with two first-round KOs I’d say you’re lying."

Lee’s debut fight in December ended similarly, when he knocked out Derrick Shreeve in the opening round. Since then, he spent time in Puerto Rico in an intense training camp with American boxer, influencer, and actor Jake Paul—honing his skills.

The Windsorite is being touted as one of the region’s most exciting up-and-coming fighters.

Here's what Lee told FOX 2 Detroit a week before the fight when reflecting on his time at KRONK. "There's so much history behind it and for someone, myself being Canadian, to wear that is an honour and to learn from somebody as great as (Kronk boxing coach) Third (Chambers) who's learned from Emanuel Steward (club founder), it's just a blessing."

With two first-round finishes under his belt and the backing of a historic boxing institution, Lee is looking forward to building on his early success.

"Since we didn’t take much damage in this fight it’s back to the drawing board as me and my team hope to get back in the ring as early as May or June." Lee said. "Continuing to stay active in the gym is the biggest thing for a professional fighter. There is no off season for us so as a young prospect I want to be ready for whatever and whenever that phone rings for a potential fight."