Jamie McDonnell has become Britain's latest world champion, beating Julio Ceja to claim the IBF bantamweight title.
The 27-year-old won a majority points decision in his home town of Doncaster on Saturday evening with scored of 118-110, 115-113 and 114-114.
After a cagey start against the big-punching Mexican, McDonnell grew into the fight and showed grit and determination to win the title.
McDonnell worked behind his rangy jab in the opening round keeping Ceja at bay, but the 20-year-old, who was previously unbeaten, started to find the Briton with some powerful shots in rounds two and three.
The home fighter came back in the next two rounds, landing some nice combinations on Ceja and keeping his work rate high enough to win the rounds.
They continued to trade blows throughout the next couple of rounds, before the Mexican started to feel the pace; however, he reminded McDonnell that he was still there with two big shots in round 10 and a huge right hook in round 11.
McDonnell managed to regain his composure, though, and finished strongly to take the title much to the delight of his home crowd.
Daniel Cross
