WATCH: Nina Hughes Claims Commonwealth Title And New English Champion Crowned In The Cruiserweight Division

Written by Jared Parry on 31st July 2022.

Promoter Lee Eaton put on a fantastic show in the Civic Hall in Grays last night which saw Nina Hughes edge a close decision over Tysie Gallagher to claim the WBO International and Commonwealth super bantamweight titles, whilst Luke Watkins would pick up the English cruiserweight title on the undercard.

Hughes and Gallagher put on a great fight, as they went toe-to-toe for ten hard rounds with both having success and growing in confidence throughout. Somebody's 0 had to go, as these two unbeaten prospects put on a show. The scorecards would read 95-95, 97-93 and 96-4 in favour of Hughes, inflicting the first blemish on Gallagher's professional record. Jubilant celebrations were sparked when Hughes was announced the victor in her hometown to pick up both the WBO International and Commonwealth titles.

Former Commonwealth champion Luke Watkins would throw his name back into the mix regarding domestic cruiserweights as he would stop the previously unbeaten Iain Martell in six rounds to pick up the English cruiserweight title. Watkins has been in with top cruiserweights such as Lawrence Okolie and Isaac Chamberlain in the past, and the experience he had gained through bouts like those as he grew in confidence throughout his bout with Martell before stopping him in round six.

Aram Amirkhanyan displayed a dominant performance, as he would defeat Peta Aleksandrov comprehensively over eight rounds. Inder Bassi cruised to victory, defeating Justin Menzie over six rounds. Paul Ryan would display his power as he picked up a stoppage victory over Alexander Zeledon.

Ben Lilley impressed over six rounds to pick up the victory over Mikey Young. Adam Belaila was impressive in his performance over Darryl Sharp as he would pick up a points victory.