John McDermott claimed the English heavyweight title on a unanimous decision against Matt Skelton at the York Hall in Bethnal Green.
McDermott was given the verdict in the 10-round contest for the vacant belt by margins of 97-93, 97-94 and 97-94.
The 33-year-old, fighting for the first time in over a year, improved his career record to 28-8 and settled an old score with Skelton, who won inside the first round when they met previously in 2005.
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McDermott was given the verdict in the 10-round contest for the vacant belt by margins of 97-93, 97-94 and 97-94.
The 33-year-old, fighting for the first time in over a year, improved his career record to 28-8 and settled an old score with Skelton, who won inside the first round when they met previously in 2005.
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