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BRENTWOOD boxer John McDermott’s hopes for British Heavyweight glory took a dent on Friday night.

McDermott, who turned 30 on Saturday, had no answer as Tyson Fury held onto his crown.

Fury posted a dramatic ninth-round stoppage in a scheduled 12-round final eliminator for the British title.

Although ahead 77-73 on all three judges cards after eight rounds, Fury, cut on the right eye and docked a point for holding, had to dig deep in sweltering conditions and was close to tears when interviewed at ringside after flooring McDermott three times.

The breakthrough came in the last 30 seconds in the eighth round.

Fury put together a two-fisted burst on the inside and McDermott crumpled to the canvas near his own corner.

The bell rescued him from Fury’s fists and at the start of the ninth, McDermott, perhaps sensing time was running out, waded into Tyson.

They launched right hands simultaneously, both connected and McDermott hit the deck.

He beat the count, flung a few blows at Fury and there was an exciting exchange of power punches that ended when Fury landed a right hand flush that sent McDermott over for the third time.

Again, he beat the count, but his legs were rubbery and referee Dave Parris waved it off.

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McDermott’s title hopes battered by Fury

BRENTWOOD boxer John McDermott’s hopes for British Heavyweight glory took a dent on Friday night.

Nerves will not get the better of Big John

JOHN McDERMOTT has promised fans he will not be beaten by nerves when the bell rings in his return clash against Tyson Fury.

McDermott all set for Fury rematch

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McDermott set for rematch with Fury in Brentwood

ESSEX boxer John McDermott will get the chance of a rematch against Tyson Fury in Brentwood later this month.

Mitchell’s hopes of world title meet an abrupt end

KEVIN Mitchell’s hopes of glory at Upton Park were left in tatters as he was stopped by Aussie Michael Katsidis in three rounds.

Mitchell getting wound up for Katsidis challenge

KEVIN Mitchell has said he will punish Michael Katsidis when they meet next weekend for snubbing him when he was an up-and-coming fighter.

Return to winning ways for The Look

CHINGFORD fighter Michael Lomax returned to the ring for the first time in almost a year on Friday night.

Mitchell ready to hammer Katsidis

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Mitchell ready for 'proper tear up'

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Medals for young boxers

A HORNCHURCH boxer won a silver medal in the Amateur Boxing Association of England Championships (ABAE).

Young boxers set for Brentwood bouts

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Victorious Mitchell eyes step up

KEVIN Mitchell has promised even bigger wins following his impressive championship victory at the weekend.

Duo added to the card for show in Brentwood

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Boxing set for return to Brentwood

IAN Napa will defend his British bantamweight title against Jamie McDonnell as boxing returns to the Brentwood Centre later this month.

Mitchell wants to KO Katsidis

DAGENHAM boxer Kevin Mitchell says he wants Aussie power-house Michael Katsidis.

Classy Mitchell wins

KEVIN Mitchell turned in a classy performance in Newcastle on Saturday night to win the WBO Intercontinental lightweight title.

Mitchell ready for world title eliminator

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Essex boxers set for competition

ITS BEEN a busy month for the Essex Amateur Boxing Association.

Rematch is on

HARD-hitting Derek Chisora claims a rematch between John McDermott and Tyson Fury will not tell the public much - because he is the best domestic heavyweight.

Boxer to defend title

HORNDON boxer John McDermott will defend his English heavyweight title against unbeaten hope Tyson Fury at the Brentwood Centre on Friday, September 11.

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