UK Weekend Roundup

It’s been another busy weekend of boxing for British Fight fans.

In Birmingham, newly crowned Midlands Area Cruiserweight Titlist – Chris Keane of Walsall, won his six round Cruiserweight contest against Tamas Toth of Budapest. The Marcus Anderson-Hitchen promoted show featured three undercard contests.

At the Sarsfield Stadium in Argentina, St.Helens Boxer – Martin Murray, was outpointed by Argentinian Sergio Gabriel Martinez. Despite a gutsy effort from Murray – which put his opponent on the canvas twice during their Middleweight Title contest – Martinez secured the Unanimous Points win.

On the same Bill, Welshman Gary Buckland was denied his Silver Super-Featherweight Title chance against Fernando David Saucedo when fans invaded the ring following victory by Martinez. The ring was deemed unfit for use and the Cardiff Boxers dream of a win in Argentina was shattered.

At the Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, Amir Khan of Bolton won his twelve round contest against Mexican Julio Diaz of Coachella, California. Despite being on the canvas in round four, Khan secured a Unanimous Points victory.

Also on the Matchroom promoted Show, Londoner – Audley Harrison (residing in California) lost out to American – Deontay Wilder of Alabama by first round Knockdown. Wilder remains undefeated after 28 fights. And Gary Sykes of Dewsbury retained his English Super-Featherweight Title by outpointing Jon Kays of Ashton-under-Lyne.

In Bristol, local man Lee Haskins won the vacant BBBofC British Bantamweight Title by fifth round TKO over Martin Ward of Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. The Chris Sanigar promoted fight-night featured four undercard contests.

And, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, James Tennyson of Belfast won the vacant Irish Super-Featherweight Title by second round TKO over Mickey Coveney of West Ham. The ‘Peace Promotions’ event also featured five undercard contests.