Murray hit with big fine

Boxing officials hit lightweight with fine after failing to make weight

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Murray hit with big fine

Murray: Weigh-in error

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The British Boxing Board of Control have handed lightweight John Murray a £1,500 fine for failing to make the weight for his British title defence against Scott Lawton.

The 24-year-old failed to make the 9st 9lbs weight limit for the June 13 clash in Wigan by just 1.8oz, but that mistake has cost him dear.

Levenshulme fighter Murray was stripped of his title as a result of the weigh-in, although the fight did go ahead and he was a comprehensive winner after six rounds.

The victory made his error at making the weight a bitter pill to swallow, but he has now been hit in the pocket too.

Murray has to pay the fine and £250 costs after a BBBC hearing held on Wednesday, while trainer Joe Gallagher and manager Mike Marsden were also handed identical fines.

Murray's camp had pleaded their innocence, saying it was an honest mistake and not intended to gain an advantage, but after the verdict they announced they would not appeal.

Murray, who is said to be "gutted" by the decision, has no plans to fight for the British title again, as he hopes for a world title shot as the number 14 lightweight in the world.