Chisora By KO, Gavin Decisions McDonagh, DeGale Wins

By Mark Vester

At the Wembley Arena in Wembley, London, rising heavyweight contender Derek Chisora (12-0, 7KOs) stopped Carl Baker (9-5, 6KOs) in two rounds in what was billed as a British heavyweight eliminator.

Junior welterweight prospect Frankie Gavin (6-0, 5KOs) had his first decision win by going the full six rounds with Peter McDonagh (14-16, 2KOs). The referee Jeff Hines handed the sole score of 60-54.

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Top middleweight prospect and Olympic gold medal winner James DeGale (6-0, 4KOs)stopped Matthew Barr (14-6, 6KOs) in two rounds. DeGale scored two knockdowns before the referee stepped in to stop the contest.

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