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Tom Duffy

Stephen Graham spotted celebrating Liverpool fighter's knockout win

Film star Stephen Graham roared Liverpool's Jack McGann to success at London's York Hall.

A large contingent from Merseyside travelled down to London to watch the former St Mary's pupil take on John Brennan. Jack, 28, recovered from an early knock down to win the fight with a dramatic stoppage in the fourth round as the crowd went wild.

Stephen, who has known Jack for several years, entered the ring to congratulate the fighter after the dramatic stoppage win on Friday night. Stephen posed for photographs with Jack's team, and posed for pictures with fans after the fight in the heart of London's East End.

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Stephen, who wowed Netflix fans with his performance in Boiling Point, was introduced to Jack by their mutual friend Tom Hardy. Jack, who grew up on Scotland Road, is a former mixed martial arts fighter who belonged to the Widnes based Wolfslair team.

Stephen contributed to a documentary about Jack which went out on Amazon, when the Kirkby born star said that he believed the young fighter could make the successful transition from mixed martial arts to professional boxing. In the documentary Stephen said that he believed that Jack could win one day 'win a world title.'

Stephen Graham next to Jack McGann and Martin Murray after the Merseyside fighter stopped his opponent at York Hall (handout)

Jack, who fights at light middleweight, said to the ECHO: "I would like to thank my sponsor The Power Of One for their support. And thanks to all my fans."

Merseyside's Martin Murray was in Jack's corner on Friday night. The St Helens man posted a comment on social media which read: "Unforgettable night of boxing with @JackMcGann93 on Friday.

"Getting dropped for the first time ever in the 2nd round and and coming back to win in the 4th. True passion. Big future ahead for this lad."

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