UK Weekend Roundup

On Friday, at the Civic Hall, Grays, Essex, local man Lee Markham won the vacant British Masters Middleweight Title by outpointing Harry Matthews of York over ten rounds.

On Saturday, at the Beach Ballroom in Aberdeen, Scotland, Lee McAllister of Aberdeen won his six round Welterweight contest against Ivan Godor of Slovakia on points.

Younger Brother – Matthew McAllister also won his six round Welterweight contest – outpointing Kevin McCauley of Brighton.

And we hear this weekend of another boxing tragedy. Michael Norgrove sadly died this weekend – nine days after suffering a bleed on the brain in his contest at Blackfriars, London. Norgrove was stopped in his fight against Tom Bowen by Referee Jeff Hinds who was not happy with how Norgrove was looking. He was taken to hospital and operated on quickly, but did not recover. Zambian-born Norgrove of Woodford Green, London, was taking part in his sixth professional contest and was aged 31.

SaddoBoxing offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael Norgrove.