Summary

  • Josh Warrington retains IBF world featherweight title in Leeds

  • Warrington beats Yorkshire rival Kid Galahad on split decision

  • Judges score the fight 116-112, 116-113, 113-115

  • Warrington extends unbeaten record to 29 fights - and now eyes potential unification fights in the United States

  1. Postpublished at 23:07 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Round two

    Andy Lee
    Former middleweight world champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    This is a very tense fight and both guys are having success. The cleaner punches are coming from Galahad but Warrington has hurt his man now and he knows it.

  2. Round two...published at 23:06 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Warrington v Galahad

    Some 90 seconds of this three minutes remains. The home crowd chant Josh Warrington's name.

    A nice left hand straight through the guard from Galahad, who then holds Warrington in a head lock. That was a good shot from the Sheffield man.

    Some 30 seconds left, jab through the guard from Galahad. Galahad back to southpaw now. He briefly loses balance, though I don't think it was from a shot.

    Probably his round again.

    As he returns to his stool he's told by his corner that Warrington is "blowing".

  3. Postpublished at 23:04 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Round two

    Andy Lee
    Former middleweight world champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    Galahad got hurt there in the exchange. He landed a really good left but Warrington came back and clipped him and he is still recuperating.

  4. Postpublished at 23:04 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    A reminder if you've just joined us of how these guys shape up...

    Warrington v GalahadImage source, .
  5. Round two...published at 23:04 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Warrington v Galahad

    I think the referee just warned both men before round two, probably focusing on head classes.

    A minute of the second gone and Warrington is bringing pressure. Galahad, slick, is dipping and spinning to evade.

  6. Postpublished at 23:03 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

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  7. Postpublished at 23:03 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Round one

    Jamie Moore
    Boxing trainer on BBC Radio 5 live

    Galahad has to be careful. That was a successful first round but he doesn't want to be warned midway through the fight and lose a point.

  8. Postpublished at 23:03 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Round one

    Andy Lee
    Former middleweight world champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    That is Galahad's round for me. He switched stances and has had a lot of success. He is doing well in the clinches and he is tying up Warrington well.

  9. Round onepublished at 23:02 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Warrington v Galahad

    Kid Galahad has the ability to switch between orthodox and southpaw stance. He's started in the latter and that always makes it trickier for an opponent unless they've had extensive chances to spar southpaws.

    They clinch near the ropes. Warrington throws two hooks and both are ducked. High energy, plenty happening.

    There's a big chance of a cut here the way they are grazing heads frequently. Again they tie one another up, the bell comes and I'd probably give that to the challenger.

  10. Round one...published at 22:59 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Warrington v Galahad

    We are under way at Leeds Arena.

    Warrington backed up early on and he takes a shot to the temple early doors.

    The Leeds fighter decides to shake some rust off and throws three shots which don't land. This has been the kind of start to live up to a fairly lively build up....

  11. Postpublished at 22:58 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    "Follow my instructions and remember, defend yourselves at all times".

    That's the referee's say done.

    Let's go.

  12. Postpublished at 22:57 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Kid Galahad is introduced and looks a tad nervous.

    Then it's on to Warrington, as the man on the microphone ups the ante, the noise follows.

  13. Postpublished at 22:55 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    BBC Radio 5 Live

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  14. 'Those questions will be answered tonight'published at 22:55 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Warrington v Galahad

    Jamie Moore
    Boxing trainer on BBC Radio 5 live

    Although Kid Galahad hasn't stepped up to this level yet, you have a good idea if he can get through.

    He is a solid puncher but he is not devastating, and those questions will be answered tonight. Josh Warrington will be favourite but I don't think he is going to underestimate him.

  15. 'This is the next level'published at 22:55 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Warrington v Galahad

    Andy Lee
    Former middleweight world champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    Some rise to the level and some don't meet it. Galahad has been a pro for 10 years and never faced anyone of the quality of Warrington, while showing quality himself. This is the next level for him so we will see if he can match it.

  16. A riot?published at 22:54 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Warrington v Galahad

    I predict a riot.... I predict a riot.

    The Leeds tunes remix sweetly into some Kaiser Chiefs and Josh Warrington marches to the ring with a business-like face on him.

  17. 'Born ready'published at 22:53 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Warrington v Galahad

    Josh Warrington's door gets a knock and he is asked "are you ready boys".

    His father and trainer simply says: "He was born ready".

    Leeds United tunes blast around the Arena. Here he comes, white gloves....

  18. Why the umbrella?published at 22:51 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Warrington v Galahad

    Andy Lee
    Former middleweight world champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    Could he anticipate someone throwing a drink over him?

  19. Ring walk time...published at 22:51 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Warrington v Galahad

    Kid Galahad is bouncing on the spot as he prepared to walk to the ring. He has a black gown on and I think the tune is something from 50 Cent. Don't quote me on that, it has that sound to it.

    The security guards walk tight around him. His trainer Dominic Ingle raises his own hand as if to say 'we aren't bothered by this atmosphere'.

    He makes it to the ring, one of the fighters from his stable - Liam Williams - even had an umbrella ready just in case any fluids were sent in their direction.

    There's a knock on Josh Warrington's door. Time for the champ....

  20. Postpublished at 22:48 British Summer Time 15 June 2019

    Galahad v Warrington

    One last chance for you to hear what each man has had to say...

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    Boxing: Josh Warrington and Kid Galahad speak ahead of their world title clash