Liverpool, England: Super Light: David Barnes (29-3-2) W PTS 10 Andy Colquhoun (13-1). Super Feather: Gary Sykes (28-4) W PTS Ibrar Riyaz (4-84-3).
Barnes vs. Colquhoun
Barnes earns another shot at a British title with razor-thin decision over Colquhoun. Referee’s score 95-94. The 34-year-old Manchester southpaw, a former British champion, lost to Frankie Gavin in 2013 for the British and CBC super light titles and was inactive for 18 months before returning with a win last March.
“Chico” Colquhoun, 24, was in his first ten round fight and Barnes constituted a big step up in the level of his opposition but he showed he belongs at this level and his time will come.
Sykes vs. Riyaz
Sykes returns for the first time since losing to Liam Walsh for the British and CBC titles and as usual Riyaz did his job of giving Sykes six round of ring time. Former British super feather champion Sykes won 60-54 on the referee’s card and will be looking to climb back into contention and get revenge for his loss to Walsh in November.
As usual Riyaz was a short-notice sub and went the distance. In fact out of his 84 losses he has only lost three times by KO/TKO.
