Garner outpoints Michael Magnesi over 12 rounds while Bradley Goldsmith and Lewis Edmondson secure major victories on the undercard
Ryan Garner (20-0, 10 KOs) captured the WBC interim super featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Michael Magnesi on Saturday night in Southampton, England. Fighting in front of his hometown crowd, Garner earned scores of 119-109, 118-110 and 116-112 to move closer to a shot at WBC champion O’Shaquie Foster.
Fighting in front of his hometown fans in Southampton, Garner was busy throughout the contest and repeatedly found success during the exchanges with the experienced Italian challenger. The victory adds the WBC interim belt to Garner’s growing collection of titles and moves him closer to a shot at full champion O’Shaquie Foster.
Bradley Goldsmith (16-1, 10 KOs) W UD 10 Brad Pauls (21-3-1, 12 KOs): Bradley Goldsmith captured the IBF International middleweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Brad Pauls by scores of 99-90, 99-90, and 97-92. Goldsmith boxed effectively from the southpaw stance, kept the fight at his preferred range, and scored a knockdown during a one-sided performance. Pauls struggled to establish his offense and was unable to turn the fight into the type of close-range battle that has brought him success in the past. The victory gives Goldsmith the biggest win of his career and hands Pauls a setback after his strong run of form earlier this year.
Lewis Edmondson (12-1, 3 KOs) W UD 10 Lyndon Arthur (25-4, 16 KOs): Lewis Edmondson claimed the vacant WBA International light heavyweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Lyndon Arthur in the co-feature bout. The judges scored it 96-95, 97-93, and 96-94 after a closely contested fight that saw Arthur apply steady pressure while Edmondson looked to score with counters and punches from range.
Adam Olaniyan (2-0, 2 KOs) W TKO 2 Viktar Chvarkou (6-34, 3 KOs): Heavyweight prospect Adam Olaniyan recorded his second straight stoppage victory, halting veteran Viktar Chvarkou in the second round of their scheduled four-round bout.
Taylor Bevan (9-0, 8 KOs) W MD 10 Ryszard Lewicki (12-4-3, 5 KOs): Middleweight prospect Taylor Bevan went the distance for the first time as a professional, earning a 10-round majority decision over Ryszard Lewicki by scores of 97-94, 97-94, and 95-95.
Lasha Guruli (4-0, 1 KO) W PTS 8 Liam Dillon (16-6-1, 3 KOs): Light welterweight prospect Lasha Guruli remained unbeaten with a hard-fought eight-round points victory over Liam Dillon, earning a 76-75 score from referee Bernard Oyet.
Iman Zahmatkesh (6-0, 4 KOs) W PTS 8 Franklin Arinze (10-2, 7 KOs): Cruiserweight Iman Zahmatkesh remained unbeaten with an eight-round points victory over Franklin Arinze by a score of 77-74.
The bout served as a useful step-up fight for the Queensberry prospect, who was pushed the distance by a determined opponent.
Charlie Senior (5-0, 2 KOs) W PTS 8 Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce (18-23-2, 7 KOs): Super featherweight prospect Charlie Senior continued his unbeaten start as a professional with an eight-round points victory over veteran Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce. Senior used his sharp boxing skills, movement, and accuracy to control the action for long stretches, earning a 79-73 score from referee Mark Bates.
Leighton Birchall (5-0, 3 KOs) W PTS 6 Cesar Ignacio Paredes (18-36-1, 5 KOs): Super featherweight prospect Leighton Birchall earned a shutout six-round decision over veteran Cesar Ignacio Paredes, with referee Mark Bates scoring the bout 60-54.
Mason Payne (6-0, 2 KOs) W PTS 6 Cheikh Diop (6-1, 4 KOs): Junior middleweight prospect Mason Payne kept his unbeaten record intact with a shutout six-round decision over previously undefeated Cheikh Diop, earning a 60-54 score from referee Bernard Oyet.
Payne maintained a steady pace and landed the more accurate shots over the six rounds, keeping Diop from gaining sustained momentum.
Diop remained competitive and willing, but Payne consistently landed the cleaner shots and dictated the pace over the six rounds.
William Birchall (5-0, 5 KOs) W TKO 1 Miroslav Prochazka (8-18, 6 KOs): Featherweight prospect William Birchall remained unbeaten and kept his perfect knockout streak intact with a first-round stoppage of veteran Miroslav Prochazka in a scheduled six-round contest.
