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First Direct Arena, Leeds, Yorkshire - In his second fight since undergoing shoulder surgery, Dillian Whyte (18-1, 14KOs) had too much experience, too much power and too much activity for David Allen (9-1-1, 6KOs).
Luke Campbell put himself in line for a potential shot at a world title with a points victory. The Hull lightweight survived a shaky beginning to clinch the vacant WBC Silver crown at the First Direct Arena, exclusively live on Sky Sports.
Tyrone Nurse kept hold of his title in a barnstormer. The Huddersfield man retained the British super-lightweight title with a points victory in Leeds, live on Sky Sports.
Ryan Burnett remains on course for a potential world title shot after producing a dominant display. The Belfast bantamweight won a wide points decision at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, as part of the undercard to Josh Warrington’s featherweight clash against Patrick Hyland, and is now expected to be fast-tracked to a showdown for global honours.
MGM Promotions looks set to make an assault on another UK city. The promotional arm of the Puerto Banus-based outfit has found success with the likes of MGM Birmingham, MGM Scotland and MGM Manchester and has now branched out further by unveiling MGM Liverpool.
Paul Smith has played down the idea that he will return in October. The former two-time world title challenger had been set to return in the autumn on a card at the ECHO Arena in Liverpool, live on Sky Sports.
Tony Bellew will return to the ring in three months’ time. The WBC cruiserweight champion is back in camp and preparing for his first defence, live on Sky Sports. Bellew (27-2-1, 17 KOs) won the belt at Goodison Park stadium back in May, live on Sky Sports, and is set to be aired on the same channel when he faces an opponent to be confirmed.
Ryan Burnett now has an opponent for his next fight. The Belfast bantamweight is set to return to the ring next weekend, live on Sky Sports. British champion Burnett, 24, will defend his WBC International title at Leeds’ First Direct Arena on July 30, as part of the undercard to Josh Warrington’s WBC International featherweight title defence against former world title challenger Patrick Hyland.
Tommy Martin will not make his ring return next weekend. The former English and WBA Continental champion (13-1, 5 KOs) was scheduled to come back from defeat on July 30 at Leeds’ First Direct Arena.
Dillian Whyte and Dave Allen will do battle for just one title. The pair will square-off in a heavyweight contest later this month, exclusively live on Sky Sports. Whyte (17-1, 14 KOs) will meet Allen (9-0, 3 KOs) at Leeds’ First Direct Arena on July 30, as part of the undercard to Josh Warrington’s WBC International featherweight title defence against former world title challenger Patrick Hyland.