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I didn't see the Mark Krence fight on Friday, what happened?

I read he was leading on points, then walked into one, anyone got more info?

I didn't see it either - bbc didnt show it

What does this mean for his upcoming English title fight with McDermott? Losing to someone that McDermott beat fairly easily cant bode well.

This is the short summary I wrote for the Derbyshire Times.

Krence KO’d in tune up

By David Payne

Chesterfield heavyweight Mark Krence’s proposed English title fight with John McDermott next month is in jeopardy following a shock knockout defeat to Ukrainian journeyman, Konstantin Prizyuk, in a six round tune-up bout on Friday night.

Despite Prizyuk’s patchy 4-8-1 record going into the fight, Krence found it difficult to deter his game but limited opponent. A cut over the left eye made the fight tougher but Krence appeared on course to secure a points victory.

Prizyuk had other ideas, a beautiful counter left hook in the final round flattening the Chesterfield giant. Krence rose, but was unfit to continue and the Ukrainian, who had never knocked anyone out before looked as bewildered as the rest of Wembley arena.

Post-fight, it was unclear whether the English title bout can still go ahead but Krence was typically pragmatic:
“I’m absolutely gutted, I really don’t know what will happen now, this will take a while to heal (pointing to cut) and I’ll have to serve 28 days suspension because of the stoppage. Its just one of those things I suppose, it can happen to anyone, if I cant get the title fight I’ll probably get him (Prizyuk) back in the ring.”

John McDermott told me he'd sold £10k of tickets.

Julius Francis and Michael Sprott were both mentioned but the latter appears too capable for John at this stage to me.

I'd would think Francis could be tempted for the right purse>

The bout was scheduled to take place on what would be the 27th day of Krence's 28 day suspension:-(

thanks for the info, i was tipping Krence to beat McDermott as well.

My version of what happened in Krences fight was- Krence was winning comfortably going into the last round, I turned round to talk to my mate then I looked back and Krence was on his ass, the ref then waved it off.
I was waiting for an instant replay, but they don't seem to show them at Wembley

well it didn't look entirely comfortable from my seat..but traffic didn't mean I missed the opening two rounds.

he was winning comfortably in terms of the score, but he was having to work hard. His opponent was encouraged by the cut also. The left hook that put down Krence was huge, as you'd expect it would have to be having shown an impressive punch resistance until that moment.

This stoppage loss indicates to me that Krence is a perfect next opponent for Audley! Rematch anyone?

I meant comfortably in terms of the score, but he was having to work for it