Sam Sexton vs. Hughie Fury

Sam Sexton 235 lbs lost to Hughie Fury 232 lbs by TKO at 2:03 in round 5 of 12

• Date: 2018-05-12
• Location: Bolton Whites Hotel (De Vere Whites), Bolton, Lancashire, United Kingdom
• Referee: Terry O'Connor
• Judge: Michael Alexander
• Judge: Phil Edwards
• Judge: John Latham

• Promoter: Mick Hennessy (Hennessy Sports)
• Aired On: Channel 5
• BBBoC British heavyweight title (1st defence by Sexton)

Notes

• Fury began working well from range, picking off Sexton from the outside with fast jabs.
• Hughie showed more power than he had in the past. In the fourth round he put Sexton down. Just before the bell to end the session, Fury staggered Sexton with a stunning one-two combination. Hughie followed up to club him to the canvas with a right hook.
• The finish came in the fifth round. Sexton charged straight on to a chopping back hand. The force of the impact deposited Sexton on the canvas, ending the contest at 2:03. [1]

Post-Fight Quotes

• "This fight is dedicated to my dad . I was confident. My body has got so much stronger. I worked on my right hand over Christmas. It was a boxing masterclass. I dream to be a world champion. Whoever has got those belts - I'm coming. Although I lost (to Parker), I'm coming. I'm ready to fight." - Hughie Fury