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Bristol Boxer – Lee Haskins was crowned winner of the Prizefighter ‘Super-Flyweights’ last night, defeating Brummie – Don Broadhurst in the final of the eight-man tournament at Liverpool Olympia.
Haskins won his quarter-final against Terry Broadbent of Leeds on points, then faced Ryan Farrag of Liverpool in the Semi’s. A thrilling contest saw Farrag bravely battle on despite being bathed in blood from cuts to head and a bloody nose. Haskins got the points victory to earn his place in the final against ‘The Don’ Broadhurst.
An all-action final saw popular Broadhurst on the canvas twice in the second round – losing out to Haskins by Unanimous Points decision.
Haskins wins the trophy and £32,000 prize money.
Also on the Eddie Hearn ‘Bill’ – debutants Zak Smith of Liverpool and Michael Stupart of Hayes, Middlesex, fought in a closely matched four round Super-Featherweight contest with Smith getting the points win.
Prizefighter Results:
Quarter-Finals:
Usman Ahmed v Don Broadhurst (Broadhurst won on points)
Lee Haskins v Terry Broadbant (Haskins on points)
Craig Lyon v Ryan Farrag (Farrag on points)
Mike Robinson v Nathan Reeve (Robinson on points)
Semi-Finals:
Don Broadhurst v Mike Robinson (Broadhurst on points)
Lee Haskins v Ryan Farrag (Haskins on points)
Final:
Don Broadhurst v Lee Haskins (Haskins on points to win tournament)
Reserves Martin Power and Najah Ali were not required – although there were plenty of cuts during the tournament!
