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York Hall: Lane leaves Bourke battered, claims British bantamweight gold in upset

Ashley Lane celebrates victory over Chris Bourke during the British Bantamweight Title fight between Chris Bourke and Ashley Lane at York Hall on...

Ashley Lane displayed the value of persistence at bantamweight, capping Friday night’s action packed with finishes by overwhelming Chris Bourke to secure a rare stoppage, winning more domestic honours. Willy Hutchinson ended his layoff emphatically while heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma wasted no time after 2020 Olympian Luke McCormack’s long-awaited debut. Continue reading “York Hall: Lane leaves Bourke battered, claims British bantamweight gold in upset”

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Friday night at York Hall: David Adeleye claims WBO European HW title after R2 TKO vs. Dmytro Bezus

David Adeleye celebrates victory after the WBO European Heavyweight Title fight between David Adeleye and Dmytro Bezus at York Hall on February 17,...

In a main event tussle of two 10-0 unbeaten heavyweights, David Adeleye reigned supreme with a second-round TKO finish against Ukraine’s Dmytro Bezus on Friday night, topping the York Hall bill after well-earned title victories for Mark Chamberlain, Henry Turner and more besides. Continue reading “Friday night at York Hall: David Adeleye claims WBO European HW title after R2 TKO vs. Dmytro Bezus”