George Liddard Headlines Brutal Night of Knockouts at York
London, UK — October 17, 2025
Rising middleweight George Liddard (9-0, 7 KOs) delivered a career-defining performance at York Hall, stopping Kieron Conway (20-4-1) in Round 10 to claim the British and Commonwealth Middleweight Titles. The bout capped off a violent, action-packed card that saw multiple stoppages and breakout performances across divisions.
Liddard Breaks Down Conway in Statement Win
Liddard entered the ring with confidence and composure, using sharp jabs and relentless body work to wear down the more experienced Conway. By Round 8, Conway was visibly fading, and Liddard turned up the pressure. In Round 10, a barrage of unanswered punches forced the referee to step in, sealing the TKO victory and crowning Liddard as the new British and Commonwealth champion.
Undercard Carnage: Knockouts and Title Shifts
- Shannon Ryan def. Chloe Watson — Technical Unanimous Decision, Round 4
IBF Intercontinental Super Flyweight Title
Ryan’s speed and accuracy overwhelmed Watson early. A clash of heads led to a stoppage and scorecard decision in Ryan’s favor. - Jimmy Sains def. Troy Coleman — RTD, Round 4
Commonwealth Silver & BBBofC English Middleweight Titles
Sains dominated with body shots and ring control, forcing Coleman’s corner to retire him before Round 5. - Tiah Mai Ayton def. Laura Belen Valdebenito — TKO, Round 4
Ayton showcased explosive power, dropping Valdebenito twice before the referee halted the bout. - Emmanuel Buttigieg def. Christian Schembri — Points (79-73)
Buttigieg used slick movement and counterpunching to outpoint Schembri in a technical battle. - Taylor Bevan def. Lukas Ferneza — TKO, Round 5
Bevan’s relentless pressure and body attack broke Ferneza down for a mid-fight stoppage. - Adam Maca def. Juan Alberto Batista — TKO, Round 4
Maca landed a crushing right hook that ended the fight in highlight-reel fashion. - Jermaine Dhliwayo def. Mario Victorino Vera — KO, Round 4
Dhliwayo closed the show with a brutal overhand right that left Vera unable to continue.
Conclusion
George Liddard’s tenth-round stoppage of Kieron Conway was the exclamation point on a night defined by violence, precision, and rising stars. With multiple titles changing hands and prospects making statements, York Hall once again proved why it remains the beating heart of British boxing.
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