Kid Galahad defeats Jazza Dickens to claim vacant IBF world featherweight title

Last update on. From the section BoxingGalahad had previously defeated Dickens in 2013.Jazza Dickens was stopped by Kid Galahad at the end the 11th round in an all-British competition to win the vacant IBF world featherweight title.The bout was won by the 31-year old at the Matchroom Fight camp in Essex.After Dickens' first round cut, blood was seen pouring from Dickens' left eye.Galahad won the world title for the first time in his 29th professional bout.Josh Warrington, a former champion, had given up his title in January. He had held the belt since May 2018, but was no longer the champion.Dickens sustained a cut on his left eyelid during the bout. Later, it was revealed that he had a broken nose.Galahad lost his previous world title fight in 2019 to Warrington via split-decision points.He said, "It's amazing." "I'm finally proud to have the title around my waist after 19 years of hard work. It has been a long journey."I did not want to leave it up to the judges or referees. I now want to win more titles and unify my division."If Warrington fights me, he won't go 12 rounds."Dillian Whyte, a British heavyweight, said that Dillian Whyte was brave but they punished him too harshly. His nose went, and his eyes went. But his corner should have protected his neck better tonight.Steve Bunce, a pundit, said: "It was a fantastic fight. So much better than what we expected and competitive – even though Galahad was in front."This is the worst cut I have ever seen." This kind of cut could spell doom for a career.They had met previously in 2013, when Galahad defeated Dickens with a 10-round stoppage.