Hartlepool & Horden boxer Anth Hardy knocked out by Sheffield's Sam O'maison in Rotherham

Anth Hardy's challenge for the vacant British Promoters light-welterweight Challenge belt ended in just 30 seconds in Rotherham.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Feb 2016, 23:04 BST
Updated 7th Feb 2016, 18:14 BST
Sam O'Maison (left) connects to the head of Anth Hardy. Picture by James WilliamsonSam O'Maison (left) connects to the head of Anth Hardy. Picture by James Williamson
Sam O'Maison (left) connects to the head of Anth Hardy. Picture by James Williamson

The Hartlepool & Horden boxer was knocked out by a devastating combination by Sheffield’s Sam O’maison.

It was a brutal display of power by the 24-year-old, who caught his fellow southpaw cold at the Magna Centre.

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Referee Howard Foster did not even start a count, immediately stopping the bout and removing Hardy’s gumshield.

Thankfully, Hardy recovered quickly and after a medical check was declared OK to return hoime with his family and fans.

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