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Connor O'Neill

Chloe Watson maintains perfect record but Nathan Bennett suffers English title heartbreak

Chloe Watson maintained her perfect record in the professional ranks with a points win over Romina Sosa on Friday night.

The fight, which took place at the University of Bolton Stadium, came after Lyndon Arthur secured a unanimous points win over Boris Crighton.

Watson, coached by Ricky Hatton, set a lightning-quick pace against her Argentinean rival and, roared on by her loyal army of fans, took a well-deserved 39-37 victory.

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Meanwhile, Nathan Bennett’s hopes of landing a shot at the English title ended in heartbreak after he was stopped by James Moorcroft.

Bennett came into the bout on the back of three straight wins, with his most recent victory coming against Mykhailo Sovtus at the Eventim Olympia back in December.

But it was Moorcroft, trained by Manchester legend Anthony Crolla, who sent Bennett to the floor after a barrage of heavy shots in the second round.

And although the Kirkdale ABC fighter beat the count, referee Darren Sarginson decided Bennett was in no fit state to continue and waved the contest off.

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