Lewis Ritson beat Robbie Davies Jr by unanimous decision in a thrilling super lightweight fight at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena.
Home favourite Ritson, 26, came out on top against Liverpool’s Davies Jr, 30, in a fight which saw both boxers throw caution to the wind from the bell.
The judges scored it 117-112, 116-112, 116-112 in favour of Ritson.
Ritson was fighting in his hometown for the first time since a shock defeat by Belgium’s Francesco Patera a year ago at lightweight.
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