Sam Noakes Claims European Lightweight Title with Decision Win over Yvan Mendy at York Hall

In a thrilling night of boxing at York Hall, Sam Noakes claimed the vacant European lightweight title with a comfortable decision win over Yvan Mendy. The 26-year-old British fighter faced off against the 38-year-old veteran Mendy, who had never suffered a stoppage in his career.

Noakes, known for his knockout power, was the reigning British and Commonwealth champion at the weight. The fight started with Noakes being the slightly busier fighter, and as the rounds progressed, he began to dominate Mendy. Despite a few close calls, including a low blow in the third round, Noakes looked to be cruising towards a wide decision victory.

In the end, all three judges scored the fight 120-108 in favor of Noakes, solidifying his position as the new European lightweight champion. With this win, Noakes can now look ahead to a step up in opponents in a division filled with talent.

In other exciting matchups on the card, Aloys Junior secured his seventh consecutive victory with a knockout win over Pablo Farias, while Henry Turner successfully defended his WBC International Silver super lightweight belt against Maykol Mendoza.

The night also saw impressive performances from rising stars like Billy Adams and Sam King, who both notched wins on the undercard. Overall, it was a night of action-packed fights that showcased the talent and determination of the fighters in the ring.

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