Last night at York Hall was an all action affair with 2 major upsets firstly Michael Maguire who I had well in front on my score card was dropped by a body shot in the last round by Nahaj Ali who then dropped him again at 2.59 of the same round only for ref Jeff Hines to end the count at the bell and then award the fight to Ali on points 57-56. Unlucky for Ali not to get the KO victory he deserved.
Then the top of bill saw Stretham’s Leon Williams make is first defence of his British Cruiserweight title against late sub Bulwell’s Shane McPhilbin. Williams dropped McPhilbin in the first and from then on dominated the a fight in which both fighters had a point deducted, only to be dropped twice in the 12th round and get stopped 1.57 of that round. McPhilbin pulled it out of the bag when it counted and claimed the title.
Results in brief – Sam Sexton beat Larry Olubamiwo on points after the fight was stopped in the 5th following a clash of heads in the 4th which left Sexton with a nasty gash on the left side of his head 49-48. Bradley Skeete dropped Michael Frontin in the first and went on to win on points. George Jupp beat Dan Naylor points over 6 rounds and there were 3 pro debuts on the card too Super-Middle Daryl Williams beat Bobby Wood on points over 4 rounds, Welter Charlie Hoy beat Darren Pryce on points over 4 rounds and Middle John Dignum beat Ryan Clark on points over 4 rounds.