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Photo Gallery: John Murray vs Gary Buckland
by The Boxing Bulletin on May 10, 2010 10:26 PM EDT
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In defeating a game as they come Gary Buckland at the Kingsway Leisure Center in Widnes, Cheshire, relentless lightweight John Murray successfully defended his British crown while adding the European title to his collection of honours.
Photographer Chris Royle was ringside to capture all the hard hitting action.
0 commentsBritish Scene Weekend Recap: Relentless Murray Stops Buckland
by The Boxing Bulletin on May 9, 2010 7:19 PM EDT
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Dave Oakes recaps Friday's European & British lightweight title clash between John Murray and Gary Buckland. Check out the Murray/Buckland Photo Gallery.
John Murray added the European title to his British belt on Friday night after stopping a brave but out of his depth Gary Buckland in the eleventh round of yet another entertaining domestic fight.
Buckland surprisingly elected to stand and trade with the physically stronger Murray. I had expected him to try and use his speed more but he obviously felt he was more suited trying to drag Murray into the trenches. Unfortunately for him, Murray is one of the strongest and skilful inside fighters in Britain.
The fight was fought at a tremendous pace right from the opening bell; Murray landed a hard right hook to the body early, which was a sign of things to come as he relentlessly smashed hooks into Buckland’s rib cage. Buckland was happy to trade and delivered a well timed right hook just before the rounds end but it was Murray’s round.
British Scene: John Murray vs Gary Buckland Preview
by The Boxing Bulletin on May 6, 2010 6:54 PM EDT
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Dave Oakes previews Friday's lightweight clash between John Murray and Gary Buckland.
With Kevin Mitchell’s move up in weight and imminent challenge for a world title, John Murray faces the prospect of being left behind at British level. Whilst this Friday's fight against Gary Buckland is for the European title as well as Murray’s British belt, it must be said that Murray is facing someone who’s yet to prove he’s good enough to fight for the British title.
Buckland, 18-1 (6KO’s), is hoping to make the most of an unexpected title shot but is taking a massive step up in class. He’s not looked anything special in his nineteen fights to date but is a solid fighter and holds good wins over Craig Docherty and Henry Castle.
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