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Last Saturday Paul Butler's ascension to the IBF bantamweight throne last weekend gave me a lot of satisfaction.
'The Baby Faced Assassin' from Ellesmere Port became the first world champion to be developed through the BoxNation network when he nudged out Darlington's Stuey Hall – a decent champion – on a split decision at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena.
Butler was a close but worthy winner and will benefit hugely from the experience. His rich talent has never been disputed. Nevertheless, during 12 rounds of the very highest grade, he exhibited several other attributes which suggest that, aged just 25, he will enjoy a long and lucrative future at world championship level.
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'The Baby Faced Assassin' from Ellesmere Port became the first world champion to be developed through the BoxNation network when he nudged out Darlington's Stuey Hall – a decent champion – on a split decision at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena.
Butler was a close but worthy winner and will benefit hugely from the experience. His rich talent has never been disputed. Nevertheless, during 12 rounds of the very highest grade, he exhibited several other attributes which suggest that, aged just 25, he will enjoy a long and lucrative future at world championship level.
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