Tommy Coyle produced a second round knockout against Michael Katsidis at the Hull Ice Arena at the weekend.
Coyle was on the front foot from the off, his counter-punching from the ropes couldn’t be coped with by Katsidis with a blow to his head dazing him completely.
Even though the Australian got back to his feet in time to beat the 10-count the referee, Marcus McDonnell, wasn’t going to allow him to go on despite giving him as much chance as possible with him ending the fight.
A clearly dazed, and confused, Katsidis wasn’t in any state to continue so stopping the fight was the right call.
Commenting after the fight, Coyle told Sky Sports: ‘I want to thank every punter that walked through those doors. Different gravy, bang on.
‘I was scared to death for 12 weeks when was had that barbeque at Eddie Hearn’s gaff and he told me I was going to fight Michael.
‘I’ve followed Michael’s career from day dot. What a fantastic talent and it was an honour to share a ring with him. I’m lost for words. I can’t believe I have KO’d him. I’m on top of the world.’
Coyle spoke about Luke Campbell as well, saying it was the fight all wanted and it was a fight that all would get….
Second Round Stunner For Coyle
