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Shoria takes European title from Akufu

Trevor Spencer promoted an action packed event on the 4th October at the Stevenage Arts & Conference Centre, headlined by an ISKA European title fight between the defending European Welterweight Full Contact Champion Simon Akufu (IFA) and British Champion Suky Shoria (TSKB).

It was a skilful contest, both men displaying good techniqiue and ringcraft, but Shoria had the edge, he was always one step ahead of Akufu and at the end of the tenth round Shoria was awarded clear unanminous decision victory. Andy Pollard (TSKB) successfully defended his British Super-middleweight title for the second time this year by out-pointing tough challenger Ronnie Hogan (Pride KB). Stacy Parker held on to her English Light-welterweight title fighting to a draw with challenger Zowie Mason (Touch Gloves).

5 October 2008

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