M'Baye Decisions Lynes Over Twelve in France

By Terence Dooley

Colin Lynes last-minute assignment in France versus Souleymane M'Baye ended in defeat last night as he went down by scores of 112-115, 113-115 and 115-113 at the Palais des Sport Marcel Cerdan. 

Lynes (139lb) was a late replacement for the injured Paul McCloskey.  Colin was hoping to take home the vacant EBU light-welterweight title in order to kick-start his flagging career.  M’Baye (139lb) was looking to get himself back into the world title picture.

M’Baye, now 37-3-1 (21), held all the advantages in this fight, but looks to have been pushed all the way by London’s Lynes, who falls to 31-6 (12). 

Lynes is on a poor run of form, he is now 0-3 in his last three fights, and had hinted that this may be his last hurrah.

M’Baye is now the European king and will have to defend his crown against Paul McCloskey some time soon.  The former WBA boss will provide Paul with his toughest test to date.

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