Murtagh pulls out of another title bout

[endgame]

This summer he pulled out of a bout with Jez Wilson for the British Masters middleweight title, yesterday he pulled out of this Saturday's meeting with Anthony Fitzgerald for the Irish supermiddleweight title (an aging lightmiddle v novice middle for the SUPERmiddleweight title!!) with a 'bad knee'

Murtagh's Facebook page reveals he has been bemoaning his 'knee' for the past week. Yet strangely his knee was fit enough for him to act as referee at two EBF unlicensed shows last weekend in Doncaster and Rotherham

Let's hope the promoter (Brian Peters I believe) sues this clown and he is never allowed to box for any title again (however spurious)

[bridportboxer]

i don't think reffing a fight can be compared to actually competing, but surely the bigger issue is that a licensed pro shouldn't be involved in an EBF show?

[Andy]

I understand Lee's boxing off an Irish licence now.

[bridportboxer]

fair enough then, so like i said don't think reffing a contest / show can be compared to actually competing.

[slider]

If Lee is not 100 % fit to fight then he has every right to pull out does not matter if its a title fight are not.

[steve689]

Tendonitis in the knee or something apparently. Shame, I expected Fitzgerald to win but be tested.

[housesecond]

Lovely fella though.

[steve689]

Yes Murtagh is a real nice guy. Speaking to Fitz last night and Lee today. Article up soon so judge for yourselves.

[dondada]

Here you go:

http://news.boxrec.com/news/2009/fitzge ... jures-knee