The night at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham was packed with action, headlined by the intense rematch between Brad Pauls and Nathan Heaney.
Brad Pauls emerged as the new British middleweight champion after stopping Nathan Heaney in the 12th and final round of a dramatic contest. Heaney controlled the early rounds with his jab, but Pauls capitalized on a lazy jab from Heaney in the fourth round, delivering a powerful right hand that sent Heaney to the canvas. Heaney showed signs of fatigue by the end of the eighth round, and Pauls gained momentum with a dominant 11th round. In the final round, Pauls unleashed a relentless assault, causing Heaney to sag against the ropes before referee Michael Alexander stopped the fight at 54 seconds.
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In the co-main event, Andrew Cain decisively defeated Ashley Lane to claim the British and Commonwealth bantamweight titles. Lane's aggressive approach backfired as Cain’s precise shot selection, especially his body punches, proved too much. Cain demonstrated composure and accuracy throughout the fight, showing no ill effects from his previous loss to Ionut Baluta. All in all Cain's relentless attack overwhelmed Lane, leading to a stoppage that secured Cain's titles and highlighted his potential in the division.
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Ekow Essuman delivered a knockout victory over Owen Cooper in the 10th round. After being down and in trouble, Cooper nearly turned the tables with a massive right hand at the end of the ninth round. However, Essuman staged a remarkable comeback in the 10th round, landing a left hook that initiated a decisive flurry, securing the victory.
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Opening the TNT television portion, Zach Parker knocked out Jack Arnfield in the fourth round. Arnfield, making his return to the ring, showed signs of rust and was overwhelmed by Parker's heavy blows. Parker's dominance throughout the bout culminated in a decisive knockout, reaffirming his status as a formidable contender in the division.
Chantelle Cameron won a majority decision over Elhem Mekhaled, picking up the vacant WBC Interim title at 140 pounds. Despite one judge scoring it a draw, Cameron's performance under her new promoter, Frank Warren, was commendable. She demonstrated her skill and determination, effectively countering Mekhaled's attacks and securing a well-deserved victory.
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Ezra Taylor secured a wide decision victory over Carlos Alberto Lamela in a 10-round contest. Taylor's superior technique and conditioning allowed him to outbox the tricky Lamela, earning a convincing win.
Solomon Dacres knocked out Michael Webster in the seventh round of their rematch. Neither fighter particularly impressed before the finish, but Dacres' power ultimately made the difference.
On the YouTube portion of the event, Shabaz Masoud and Bradley Thompson won their respective bouts on points.
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