Boxing
Liddard stops Conway and becomes the youngest ever British 160lb champion
World Boxing News reported the results live from the capital as York Hall hosted an thrilling domestic clash. Kieron Conway defended his British and Commonwealth middleweight titles against undefeated challenger George Liddard in the full gala live on DAZN.
From the first bell to the final break, the action did not disappoint.
Liddard makes history: Britain’s youngest middleweight champion
Liddard, nicknamed The Billericay Bomber, defeated Kieron Conway and defeated him to win the British and Commonwealth middleweight titles via 10th round TKO. Conway was tackled in the ninth over and suffered a left hand injury that ultimately forced his corner to throw in the towel.
At just 23 years elderly, Liddard becomes the youngest ever British middleweight champion 13-0 with 8 KOs. Promoter Eddie Hearn has suggested that a world title fight could be two or three years away, giving fans the opportunity to watch the rise of a recent British star.
Conway TKO in the tenth round
The reigning champion had moments of success, but was ultimately unable to keep up with Liddard’s relentless pressure. An injury to Conway’s left hand complicated the challenge, making a stoppage necessary. Liddard’s combination of aggression and composed ring IQ earned him a well-deserved coronation in the capital.
Second main thriller: Ryan wins technical decision
ShannonRyan made a technical decision victory over Chloe Watson after a clash of heads, which left Watson with a severely swollen eye. The ring doctor allowed one extra round, but the injury worsened. After four completed rounds, all three judges scored it 40-36 in favor of Ryan.
The victory gave Ryan the vacant IBF intercontinental super flyweight title and showed her composure in tough circumstances.
Sains wins silver titles in England and the Commonwealth
Jimmy’s Science made a major statement in the middleweight ranks with a dominant showing against Troy Coleman. Coleman’s corner pulled him out tardy in the fourth round, awarding Sains the vacant English and Commonwealth middleweight belts.
The victory highlights Sains’ rise and puts him as a contender to watch in the division.
Rising stars shine
Tiah-Mai Ayton remains perfect
Teenage bantamweight prospect Tiah-Mai Ayton impressed again, stopping Argentinian Laura Belen Valdebenito for her third consecutive victory during her professional break. The 19-year-old knocked down her opponent twice, demonstrating strength and composure beyond her years.
Taylor Bevan continues his KO streak
Super middleweight sensation Taylor Bevan he maintained his impeccable record by defeating Lukas Ferneza in the fifth round and forcing a decisive stoppage. Bevan is now 6-0 after the KO loss and continues his destructive streak at York Hall.
The most crucial introductory moments
Lela Buttigieg he overcame a nasty cut after a clash of heads to secure an eight-round victory (79-73) over Christian Schembri in the Malta middleweight derby – it was Buttigieg’s first full-distance appearance and a solid step in his development.
Adam Maca18, forced a break in the final round against Juan Alberto Batista and increased the score to 3-0. The teenage bantamweight’s skill and composure were evident throughout.
Jermaine Dhliwayo opened the card with a fourth-round overtime victory over Mario Victorino Vera, setting the tone for an action-packed evening.
Liddard’s next steps
York Hall provided non-stop action from start to finish. While Kieron Conway’s reign is coming to an end, George Liddard’s story is just beginning. Fans can expect him to continue his domestic dominance and eventual world title challenge in the coming years.
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