
Welsh flyweight Jay Harris retires aged 34
The flyweight Jay Harris has announced his retirement at the age of 34
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The flyweight Jay Harris has announced his retirement at the age of 34

The standout news from the latest British Boxing Board of Control championship circular was the confirmation that a deal has been reached for Fabio Wardley, 17-0-1 (16 KOs), to defend his British heavyweight title against Frazer Clarke, 8-0-1 (6 KOs) in a rematch.

Jay Harris likes being at the sharp end. The British, Commonwealth and European flyweight champion has spent his career making high stakes, split-second decisions in the cut and thrust 112lb division, either setting the tone and challenging his opponent to stay with him or instinctively reacting to their every move.

Newly crowned British, Commonwealth and European flyweight champion Jay Harris (21-3, 11 KOs) has credited a sparring session for inspiring him to resume his career following a difficult period.

Jay Harris catapulted himself back towards world title contention with experience overcoming youth in an impressive showing against the equally brave and capable Connor Butler.

Jay Harris is once again ready to hit the road. On February 24th, the British flyweight champion travels to Liverpool to take on unbeaten European and Commonwealth champion, Connor Butler (11-0 1 KO), in a significant triple title clash.

On Friday May 5th, flyweight Tommy Frank defends his Lonsdale Belt at the Rotherham Magna Centre against former European and Commonwealth Champion, Jay Harris. FightZone will carry the card.

Jay Harris’ step down to light-flyweight proved to be short lived as the former WBC flyweight title challenger was knocked out in the sixth round by Hector Gabriel Flores, of Mexico, in Cardiff,

Jay Harris hopes a victory over Hector Gabriel Flores can put him on the fast-track to a world title shot at 108lbs - as the two men prepare to meet for the vacant WBA Intercontinental light-flyweight title on Friday's MTK Fight Night.

A new main event has been added to this month's MTK Fight Night in Cardiff - as Welsh star Jay Harris makes his return to the ring against Hector Gabriel Flores.