Sunday 12 February 2017 10:50, UK
Lenny Daws was beaten on points by Anthony Yigit as he tried to win the European super lightweight title on Saturday night.
Daws (30-5-2-KO11) was dominated by Stockholm-based Yigit at the Westcroft Leisure Centre in Carshalton, going down 118-110, 118-110, 116-112 in a unanimous points defeat.
Yigit (19-0-1-KO7) is the first Swede to hold the title since 1987 and Daws now has three failed attempts at claiming the belt, having previously been beaten by Ruben Nieto and Michele di Rocco.
"It feels amazing to be European champion," Yigit said. "It still feels a little bit surreal and difficult to put into words, but I'm very happy!
"Daws is a very experienced fighter. We knew it was going to be a tough fight, but I always felt like I was in control. I followed the game plan and everything we had worked on went well.
"I'm very happy with my performance, and I think I showed that I was a level above and that I'm ready for the big fights.
"Now, it's all about moving forward. First I want to defend my title at home in Stockholm and then I want to start challenging for World titles."
Promoter Nisse Sauerland said: ''That was a great performance from Anthony. He went away from home into the lion's den and took the title from the home fighter.
"This is a great achievement. He is the first Swede to hold the title for 30 years. Next up, will be a title defence at home in Sweden."
