Paul Truscott vs. John Simpson

Paul Truscott 126 lbs lost to John Simpson 125 lbs by TKO at 0:54 in round 8 of 12

• Date: 2009-01-16
• Location: Eston Sports Academy, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
• Referee: Howard Foster
• Judge: Dave Parris
• Judge: Victor Loughlin
• Judge: Marcus McDonnell

• Commonwealth (British Empire) Featherweight Title (1st defense of Truscott)

Notes

• The fight was stopped by the ringside doctor in the 8th round as a result of a cut near the right eye of Truscott. Replays appeared to show that the cut was caused by an accidental clash of heads.

Preceded by: Truscott vs. Akaba

Commonwealth Featherweight Title Fight # 84

Succeeded by: Simpson vs. Truscott II