By Rory Houston Andy Murray recovered from a first-round knockdown to earn a 98-92 points victory over Claudinei Lacerda in a 10-round contest in Breaffy House Resort in Castlebar. In an enthralling and energetic battle, Murray showed excellent spirit to recover from being floored after just 50 seconds by the powerful Brazilian. The Cavan boxer bounced back well and was on top in the majority of the 10-round contest after the knockdown, but Lacerda produced some tremendous punches throughout the fight, meaning the outcome was always in doubt. As expected, Lacerda showed plenty of aggression and power, but Murray's skill and endeavour saw him home. The Brazilian boxer's raw style gave Murray an advantage in that he could pick off punches to keep Lacerda at bay and benefit on the judge's scorecard. In the third and fourth round Murray came close to finding a flurry of punches that would have forced a stoppage, but he just couldn't make the breakthrough. It left an obvious danger for the Cavan man as he was forced to avoid being drawn in by Lacerda's hard-hitting shots and still maintain the points advantage he had built up in the middle of the fight. In the final moments it was all about keeping Lacerda at bay for the 28-year-old Murray and he closed the fight out in an impressive fashion to further enhance his chances of earning a European title opportunity.
Fra, I dont mind falling out with the myopic arsemonkies on the Brit forum but why are you trying to make an enemy of everyone on the Irish thread. I've been on this thread for a few years and we are generally very respectful towards eachother. What gives?
its just a bit of banter between me and paddy... nothing more... relax:good murray boxed well 2nite... but i dont think he has the strength 2beat john murray.... but i hear john murray is giving the european title up... isnt that the case:good
j murray has a world title elimanator coming up i think he beats a murray easily enough but a murray is improving with every fight so who knows how far he can go , anyone watch rogies fight , the camerwoman going for a hop hahaha
Anyone got a full run down of results from mayo?? Murray won points Hyland won points Healy won ko Eade won points Coyle ??? Rogie ??? Cruise ??? Truscott ???
think he has to vacate the european title to fight for a world title elimimator.Isnt that the initial reason Macklin vacated?? If so Murray for the vacant crown on the same march bill as Casey Kiko would be great.
Roggie won on points If the Euro title becomes vacant then Andy Murray should definitely be going for it, looked great tonight. Hopefully he continues fighting at a good level anyway, he's well able for a challenge.
Joe Gallagher told me last week that they would fight A-Muz asa voluntary. That would have an ugly outcome.
Anyone staying up for the Williams/Martinez fight? I'm watching it on Setanta with a few tins, should be a good old scrap.
Probably still a bit early for that step up now, when he hasn't even fought a 12 rounder yet. A couple more good fights and he should be ready. I doing think John Murray is out of his league though, Andy is a very capable boxer and showed tonight he's got heart and focus.