Ben Whittaker was explosive in stopping Benjamin Gavazi in the first round of their 10-round light heavyweight bout.

In that opening round, Whittaker landed a blistering combination that featured a right to the body that was followed by a right to the head that put Gavazi down. Gavazi got up, but for not for long as Whittaker landed a devastating right hand to the open head of Gavazi that plummeted Gavazi on his back and the fight was over at 2:15.

Whittaker, 174.5 lbs of Darlston, ENG is 11-0-1 with seven knockouts. Gavazi, 174,3 lbs of Landau, GER is 19-2

Cowling Defeats Bowen by Split Decision

In a bout full of contact, Tom Cowling got off to the deck to win a split decision over previously undefeated Aaron Bowen in a middleweight fight.

Cowling landed 190 of 492 punches. Bowen was 167 of 820.

In round five, Bowen dropped Cowling with a hard straight right to the head. In the same round, Cowling began to bleed from his nose.

Cowling won two cards 95-94 and Bowen won a card 96-93.

Cowling 159.5 lbs of Newark, ENG is 15-1. Bowen, 159 lbs of Coventry, ENG is 7-1.

Vuong and Gwynne Battle to Draw in Rematch

Cameron Vuong and Gavin Gwynne fought to a 10-round majority draw in a rematch of lightweights.

Vuong won a scorecard 97-93 and two others were 95-95.

Vuong, 134.5 lbs of Blythe, ENG is 9-0-1. Gwynne, 134.3 lbs of Wales is 18-4-2.

McCann Decisions Cotton

Molly McCann won a six-round decision over Ebonie Cotton in a super bantamweight bout.

McCann, 1211 lbs of Liverpool won by a score of 58-56 and is now 2-0. Cotton, 120.6 lbs libs of West Midlands, ENG is 1-1-.

In round four, Cotton had a massive cut from her forehead.

Ibraheim Sulimaan stopped Nico Ogbeide in round six of their 10-round junior lightweight bout.

In round four, Ogbeide began to bleed from his nose.

In round six, Suilmaan opened up and landed seven unanswered punches on the ropes for the bloodied Ogeide had no response for and the bout was stopped at 1:52.

Sulaimaan, 129,3 lbs of Birmingham, ENG is 10-0 with five knockouts. Ogbeide, 129 lbs of Birmingham is 6-2-1.

Former world title challenger Zelfa Barrett won an eight-round decision over Liam Dillon in a junior welterweight bout.

Barrett, 136.4 lbs of Manchester, ENG won by a 78-74 tally and is now 34-3. Dillon, 137.6 lbs of London is 13-5-1.

Alfie Middlemiss won a six-round decision over Engel Gomes in a lightweight bout.

Middlemiss, 129.6 lbs of Manchester, ENG won by a 60-54 score and is now 5-0. Gomes, 132.6 lbs of Slovenia is 9-54-3.

Pat McCormack remained undefeated by stopping Miguel Parra after round nine of their 10-round welterweight bout at Sunderland Live Arena in Sunderland, England.

In round six, McCormack was deducted a point for low blows. In round nine, McCormack hurt Parra with a huge flurry of punches and Parra had enough and the fight was stopped in between rounds.

McCormack, 146.95 lbs of Washington, ENG is 8-0 with six knockouts. Parra, 146.3 lbs of Tepic, MEX is 25-6-1.

McCormack, speaking to in-ring reporter Jamie Ward after a successful night headlining in his hometown, said: “I broke him  [Miguel Parra] down. He’s top 15 in the world, so I’m buzzing to make that statement in the ninth round. It was tough. Some of the shots I was hitting him with were just bouncing off him. He’s definitely the toughest man I’ve faced. He kept on coming. But I felt I was getting stronger as the fight went on. If Conah Walker wants it next, we’ll have it. I think I can beat him. I want the British, European or Commonwealth Title shot next – I want to start getting the belts. Thank you for everyone who came out to support me. It’s great to bring these nights to the North East.”

Troy Williamson Stops Mark Dickinson in 9

Troy Williamson stopped Mark Dickinson in round nine of their 10-round super middleweight bout.

In round nine, with Williamson down on the scorecards, he landed an over hand right to the head of Dickinson that put him on the canvas. Dickinson got to his feet, but ate a huge right hand and the fight was stopped at 1″51.

Williamson, 167.6 lbs of Darlington, ENG is 21-4-1 with 15 knockouts. Dickinson, 173.2 lbs of West Raylon, ENG is 8-2.

Williamson said: “I’m back! Firstly, I want to thank everyone who has come out and supported me tonight. I’ve got a lot of people here tonight and I could have sold even more. Mark’s a great fighter. I’ve had a few losses and I’ve even had a lot of close friends who have stopped speaking to me because of that. So to everyone who’s come out tonight and stuck by me, through the highs and the lows, I can’t thank them enough. There’s a lot more to come. There’s no easy fights at this level – and no disrespect to the English Title, but I know I am above this level.”

Leo Atang Cristian Uwaka in 2

Leo Atang stopped Cristian Uwaka in the opening round of their four-round heavyweight bout.

In Round one, Atang dropped Uwaka with a hard overhand right. Atang landed a left hook that froze Uwake and then sent him to the canvas with a pair of rights and the fight was stopped at 2:31.

Atang, 230.5 lbs of York, ENG is 2-0 with two knockouts, Uwake, 216.3 lbsof Portsmouth, ENG is 1-6-1.

And Atang, 18, said: “I tried to be calm and look for the openings. When I found the right spot, that’s when I went for it. The main thing is that I won the fight. Boxing is my life – it means so much to me. That’s what keeps me so focused. And with everyone coming out to support me again tonight, it means so much to me. So, it’s important that I impress and they get their money’s worth when they are spending their hard-earned to support me. I’ll be back in the gym on Monday. Activity is key. I’m nowhere near the finished article of where I want to be but I’m going to keep on working hard each day. I can’t wait to go again in Sheffield on October 11.”

Sandy Ryan Decisions Jade Grierson

Former world champion Sandy Ryan won a 10-round unanimous decision over Jade Grierson in a welterweight bout.

Ryan, 145.1 lbs of Derby, ENG won by scores of 100-90, 99-91 and 98-92 and is now 8-3-1. Grierson, 146.9 lbs of Newark, ENG is 5-1-1

Ryan said: “It meant everything [to win] because I had to get the fight back in me. You can see tonight that I enjoyed it, and there was that aggression. Jade [Grierson] was a tough girl and she really did set out to do what she said she was going to. She held in there and I respect her. You all know what I’m about – if they want to put me in a World Title fight next, then great. Let’s do it. I know Lauren price very well, we worked together at Team GB. She’s a great professional. She’s got the belts so it would be a great fight to have. Either way, it’s good to be back – and it’s good to be back on UK soil.”

Cameron Vuong won an eight-round decision over Reuquen Facundo Arce in a lightweight bout.

Vuong, 136.9 lbs of Blyth, ENG won by a 80-72 score and is now 9-0. Arce, 136 lbs of Buenos Aires, ARG is 18-21-2.

Adam Maca stopped Francisco Rodriguez in the fourth and final round of their super bantamweight bout.

In round four, Maca dropped Rodriguez with a right to the side of the head. Several more big rights landed the forced the corner of Rodriguez to throw in the towel at

Maca, 123.1 lbs of Brighton, ENG is 2-0 with two knockouts. Rodriguez, 120.6 lbs of Spain is 1-22.

Tiah-May Ayton stopped Lydie Bialic on round four of their six-round bantamweight bout.

In round three, Ayton dropped Bialic with an uppercut on the ropes.

In round four, two right hands put Bialic on the canvas and the fight was stopped at 48 seconds.

Ayton, 119.5 lbs of Bristol, ENG is 2-0 with two knockouts. Bialic, 116.45 lbs of France is 3-4-1.

Brad Casey made a successful pro debut with a four-round decision over Goran Kozul in a cruiserweight bout.

In round two, Casey dropped Kozul with a body shot.

In round four, Casey scored a knockdown with a right to the head.

Casey, 199.6 lbs of York, ENG won by a 40-34 score and is 1-0. Kozul, 197.4 lbs is 5-8.

Cameron Vuong has absolutely no doubt that stablemate Pat McCormack will one day become a World Champion as the pair get ready to return to their native North East this weekend.

McCormack headlines in his hometown on Saturday night against Mexico’s dangerous Miguel Parra at the sold-out Sunderland Live in a fight that is now an Eliminator for the WBA World Welterweight Championship.

The Team GB Olympic hero, who won Silver at the 2020 Tokyo Games, is regarded as one of the future stars of British Boxing – and Vuong is confident that McCormack will underline his future World Title aspirations with a statement victory on his home patch.

“I’ve looked up to Pat McCormack ever since we were kids, so it’s great to be on his card,” said Vuong.

“I’m genuinely privileged to train up close with him everyday in the gym. Pat is a supremely talented fighter and I have no doubt that he will go on and become a World Champion. And I hope I can match that feat myself one day too. I want to be a complete fighter and I want to get to world level  – I don’t care how long it takes me.”

Vuong, at 23, is also widely rated as one of the up-and-coming prospects on the domestic scene. He is unbeaten in eight fights, four by way of knockout, with wins over the likes of Gavin Gwynne and Jordan Flynn on his résumé.

After his impressive seventh round stoppage win over Flynn last March in Altrincham, “The One” from Blyth decided to head down to Essex and set up a new partnership with top trainer Ben Davison.

It is a move that Vuong believes will rapidly accelerate his burgeoning career citing a huge transformation in his in-ring skills, which he promises to showcase this Saturday in front of his home faithful against Argentina’s experienced Requen Facundo Arce.

“I can’t wait to show everyone Cameron Vuong 2.0,” added Vuong.

“It’s my first fight under Ben Davison and he’s really got me on it. I’ve improved in every area. It’s another level down here. Every day I come to the gym, I feel like I’m under pressure. And it’s made a massive change in me. I feel like a whole new fighter.

“I’m really excited to be fighting to Sunderland, so close to home – but not quite home, it has to be said – for all my family and friends. And I’m sure it will be a happy night for both me and Pat.”

Shabaz Masoud took a 10-round split decision over Jose Sanmartin in a super bantamweight in Newcastle, England.

Masoud, 121,7 lbs of Stoke, England won by scores of 98-92 and 96-

Cameron Vuong won a six-round unanimous decision over John Henry Mosqueura in lightweight bout.

Vuong, 137.55 lbs of Blyth, ENG won by scores of 60-54 on all cards and is now 2-0. Mosquera, 139.5 lbs of Tottenham, ENG is 5-5.

Jeff Ofori stopped previously undefeated Callum French in the eighth and final round of their lightweight bout.

In round three, French was bleeding around the left eye.

In round eight, the corner of French threw in the towel at 32 seconds.

Ofori, 138 lbs of Tottenheim, ENG is 13-5-2 with four stoppages. French, 137.75 lbs of Gateshead, ENG is 4-1.

Mark Dickinson stopped Grant Dennis in round five of their 10-round middleweight bout.

In round five Dickinson dropped Dennis with a flurry of punches and the bout was stopped at 1:10.

Dickinson, 159.3 lbs of West Rainton, ENG is 6-0 with two knockouts. Dennis, 163.4 lbs of Chartham ENG is 18-6.

Ishmael Davis stopped Ewan Mackenzie in round eight of their 10-round super welterweight bout.

In round eight, Davis battered a bloody Mackenzie until the corner threw in the towel at 2:44.

Davism 153.65 lbs of Leeds, ENG is 12-0 with six knockouts. Mackenzie, 153.4 lbs of Jarrow ENG is 8-1.

Ben Rees got off the deck to stop Sadaam Moamed De Silva Caetano in round five of their six-round light heavyweight bout.

In round two, Caetano dropped Rees with a short right hand.

In round five, Rees hurt Catetano with a right and a follow-up flurry forced a referee stoppage

Rees, 184.45 lbs of Ashington, SA is 2-0-1 with two knockouts. Caetano, 183.4 lbs of Bruggs, BEL is 7-4.

Jimmy Sains stopped Jesus Lobeto in round two of their four-round middleweight contest

Sains landed a series of punches of on the ropes and the fight was stopped at 1:07.

Sains, 162.45 lbs of Brentwood, ENG is 2-0 with two knockouts. Loberto, 165.75 lbs of Principado de Asturias, SPA is 1-3-1.

Owen Rees stopped Konrad Czajkowski in round five of their six-round super lightweight fight.

Rees dominated the action and ended the fight after landing a couple of big right hands at 2:25.

Rees, 141.55 lbs of Birtlye, ENG is 2-0 with two knockouts. Czajlowski, 141.5 lbs of Skladowice, POL is 2-2-1.

Leigh Wood scored yet another shocking knockout. This time he stopped former world champion Josh Warrington in the seventh round to retain the WBA Featherweight title in Sheffield, England.

Warringtom started to seize control by working on the inside and landing some crisp punches that seemed to briefly stun Wood on several occasions.

In round five, Wood began to bleed around his right eye.

In round seven, Warrington was deducted a point for hitting behind the head. At the end of the round, Wood landed a crusging right hook to the chin that set off a five punch flurry that was punctuated by another perfect right hook to the chin that was followed by a left that sent Warrington to the deck and the fight was stopped at the bell.

Wood, 125.7 lbs of Nottingham, ENG is 28-3 with 17 knockouts. Warrington, 125.3 lbs of Leeds, ENG is 31-3-1.

Harper and Braekhus Battle to Draw in Junior Middle Title bout

Terri Harper retained the WBA Super Welterweight title as she and former Pound-For-Pound queen Cecilia Braekhus battled to a 10-round draw.

Harper landed 77 of 233 punches. Braekhus was 82 of 307.

Harper won a scorecard 97-93, while two cards were even at 95-95.

Harper, 150.4 lbs of Denaby, ENG is 14-1-2. Braekhus, 153.9 lbs of Bergen. NOR is 37-2-1.

Conway Stops Udofia Due to Eye Closure

Kieron Conway stopped Linus Udofia in the sixth round due to the right eye of Udofia being closed in a scheduled 12-round middleweight bout.

Conway landed a big left hook that started closing Udofia’s eye in round five and the fight was stopped by the referee stopped the bout at two seconds of round six.

Conway, 159.6 lbs of Northampton, ENG is now 20-3-1 with five knockouts. Udofia, 159.4 lbs of Luton, ENG is now 18-2.

Price Stops Coghill in 12th

Hopey Price remained undefeated and stopped Connor Coghill in the 12th and final round of their featherweight fight.

At the end of round six, Price landed a perfect right hook to the jaw that was followed by a short left to the same spot that put Coghill on the canvas.

In round 11, Price landed a perfect straight left to the jaw that sent Coghill to the canvas. In round 12, Price came out fast and landed some hard body shots that crumpled Coghill to a knee and the bout was stopped at 1:29.

Price, 125.3 lbs of Leeds, ENG is 12-0 with five knockouts. Coghill, 125.4 lbs of Hull, ENG is 14-1.

Bostan Stops McCullough in 6

Junaid Bostan remained undefeated with a sixth-round stoppage over Corey McCoullugh in an eight-round super welterweight. bout.

Bostan dominated the action and opened up a big flurry in round six that forced a stoppage at 2:07

Bostan, 155.7 lbs of Rotherham, ENG is 7-0 with six knockouts. McCoullough, 154.9 lbs of Arbroath, SCO is 7-4-1.

Nico Leivars won an eight-round decision over Ryan Walker in super bantamweight contest.

Leivars, 123.5 lbs of Mansfield, ENG is 5-0-1. Walker, 123.1 lbs of Newham, ENG is 12-6.

Cameron Vuong made a successful pro debut with a fourth-round stoppage over Engel Gomez in a six-round lightweight bout.

In round four, Vuong dropped Gomez with a right to the body and the fight was stopped at 1:19.

Vuong, 137.4 lbs of Bluth, ENG is 1-0 with one knockout. Gomez, 138.1 lbs of Chinandega, NIC is 8-19-1/

Koby McNamara remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Francisco Rodriguez in a bantamweight fight.

In the final round, McNamara dropped Rodriguez with a right hook.

McNamara, 117.8 lbs of Leeds, ENG won by a score of 60-53 and is mow 6-0. Rodriguez, 118.8 lbs of Alfacar. SPA is 1-18.

Newcastle Lightweight amateur standout Cameron Vuong has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and will make his anticipated professional debut later this year. 

Part of the thriving Birtley Boxing Club in the North East of England, 20-year-old Cameron trains under the watchful eye of head trainer Graeme Rutherford alongside the likes of Cyrus Pattinson, Mark Dickinson and Calum French. 

Cameron won the Senior Elite ABA Title at Lightweight in April and then the Tri-Nation Title the following month before teaming up with Sam Jones earlier this month, who will guide his career alongside Matchroom. 

“It was a boyhood dream of mine to sign with the world’s biggest and most active boxing promoter Eddie Hearn,” said Vuong. “With the colossal Matchroom Boxing and DAZN platform backing me I believe I can reach the very top of this sport. I know I can become World Champion and I don’t want to hang about either. There are lots of young World Champions around at the moment and I truly believe that I will be joining them as a World Champion very soon. This is going to be a very special journey and I can’t wait to make my professional debut and get things underway. Thanks to my manager Sam Jones for getting me this opportunity and thank you to Eddie and the team and Matchroom for believing in me.”

“I’m incredibly excited about the signing of Cameron Vuong,” said Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman. “There has been a lot of noise coming from the North East about just how good this young man can be and now he will have the platform and backing to grow into a star of North East boxing. The famous Birtley Boxing Club has produced so many gems and Cameron looks set to be the next one as we look to return to Newcastle for regular shows.”

“I genuinely believe we are looking at the next superstar of boxing,” said Sam Jones. “If built correctly this kid is going to be a household name in years to come. He is the full package and fight fans across the UK and beyond are going to love watching him. He’s part of the thriving Birtley Boxing Club training alongside the likes of Cyrus Pattinson, Mark Dickinson and Calum French, and I expect him to be headlining his own shows in the North East and all over the country down the line.”

You can follow Cameron’s journey on Instagram: _cameronvuong