In a high-stakes regional boxing match billed as the “Invincible Cup 2025,” held on Saturday and organised by Derek Cheung, Macau boxer Black Joe outlasted and ultimately defeated Hong Kong’s Lo Sze Hoi (or “Seahoi”) via a highly anticipated six-round decision. Despite the Hong Kong fighter’s aggressive mid-bout surge, Black Joe’s superior stamina secured the points victory, 178-166, culminating in a dramatic post-fight exchange where Sze Hoi honoured a pre-match vow, publicly kneeling to call his opponent “Dad.”
The contest, structured as six two-minute rounds, swiftly transitioned from tentative probing in the first session to an exchange of powerful blows in the second. Black Joe landed several significant strikes to Sze Hoi’s head, one of which visibly gashed the Hong Kong fighter’s right eyebrow, leading to immediate bleeding.
The Mid-Fight Sze Hoi Surge
Despite the injury, Sze Hoi demonstrated tenacity in the third and fourth rounds, leveraging his weight advantage to launch heavy counter-offensives. He repeatedly backed Black Joe into the ropes, forcing the Macau boxer into a defensive posture. In the fifth round, Sze Hoi’s momentum peaked as he knocked Black Joe down twice, seemingly seizing control of the match.
However, the tide turned in the final round. Black Joe, relying on greater physical endurance, weathered the earlier storm. As Sze Hoi visibly tired, Black Joe capitalized, scoring multiple successful attacks that proved decisive in securing the necessary points lead for the victory.
Upon the referee’s announcement of the result, the audience erupted, cheering for the victor and echoing the pre-match challenge. Sze Hoi, true to his word, honoured the dramatic wager he had made before the match—that if he could not knock out Black Joe, he would call him “Dad.” He immediately knelt before his rival, fulfilling the pledge in a gesture that highlighted the deeply personal stakes involved in the exhibition fight.
Black Joe Credits Strategy and Stamina
Speaking after the fight, Black Joe acknowledged the difficulty of facing the heavier Sze Hoi, who reportedly outweighed him by nearly 10 kilogrammes. The victor attributed his success not only to punishment dealt but also to strategic positioning and superior conditioning.
“Winning against Seahoi was not easy because he is significantly heavier,” Black Joe stated. He speculated that had Sze Hoi been closer to his own weight, the match might have ended in a knockout by the fourth or fifth round. “The punches I delivered were heavy, yet he managed to stand his ground,” he added.
Black Joe admitted that his opponent’s stamina issues were instrumental in the outcome, otherwise the fight might have ended in a draw. He confessed to being stunned by several of Sze Hoi’s successful strikes but relied on mental fortitude to remain upright and focused.
“I took a few hits that made me dizzy, but my mind was strong. I told myself I must stay alert and win this fight, so I persisted until the end,” he recounted. Regarding his strategy, Black Joe explained he had to avoid trading blows head-on due to the weight disparity. “I couldn’t just slug it out with him. I had to maintain distance, which is why I fought a more relaxed, strategic fight.”
The event, which blended competitive sport with theatrical high-stakes commitments, underscores the growing appetite for celebrity and exhibition boxing across the region. While Black Joe celebrated his strategic victory, Sze Hoi’s visible commitment to the dramatic bet added a unique layer of personal honour to the conclusion of the highly publicised event.
