Lee Selby vs. Josh Warrington
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Lee Selby 126 lbs lost to Josh Warrington 125 lbs by SD in round 12 of 12
- Date: 2018-05-19
- Location: Elland Road Football Ground, Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Referee: Michael Alexander
- Judge: Phil Edwards 112-116
- Judge: Frank Lombardi 113-115
- Judge: Alan Davis 115-113
- Promoter: Frank Warren (Queensberry Promotions)
- Ring Announcer: Thomas Treiber
- Aired On: BT Sport (Main Event)
- IBF World featherweight title (5th defence by Selby)
Notes
- Warrington came storming out of the blocks and was further buoyed in the second round when an accidental clash of heads opened up a deep cut over Selby’s left eye. The issue continued to worsen as the fight progressed and though Selby tried to establish his jab in the early proceedings, he could not keep a determined Warrington away.
- Warrington was clearly enjoying the better of the exchanges in the first half of the fight. Selby, who was cut over his right eye in the sixth after another head clash, had some success in the middle rounds as he focused his attack to the body, and the tactic paid off as Warrington’s pace slowed.
- But Warrington continued to push his opponent back with some excellent barrages, and was given the nod at the end of a pulsating contest.
- Selby stated that he will move up in weight a day after the fight.
Post-Fight Quotes
- "I really can’t put it into words. I’ve worked hard over the last 18 weeks. I got into this ring tonight with the expectation of this city on my shoulders. I’m overcome with emotion. We worked on game plans but that all went out of the window and it was sheer grit and determination and this crowd got me through." - Josh Warrington