Fury vs McDermott Rematch Ordered By The BBBC

By Mark Vester

Because of the controversy regarding the recent decision in the British heavyweight title fight between unbeaten prospect Tyson Fury and John McDermott, the British Boxing Board of Control has ordered a rematch. Even though it appeared that McDermott won the majority of the rounds, referee Terry O'Connor awarded Fury the decision with a score of 98-92.

The BBBC met on Wednesday to hold a hearing on the fight and made a decision that both fighters should meet again.

"In everyone's view the contest was competitive and the outcome controversial. The Board listened carefully to Mr O'Connor's explanation and i) in the light of the explanatiion; and ii) his record, ability and experience the Board has decided to allow him to continue as a Class A Star Referee. The Board has also decided that because the outcome of the contest was controversial it will order a rematch, purse bids are therefore called in short terms to be submitted to the Board by noon on October 14, the contest to take place by the end of December 2009."

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