Burns vs Indongo: Charlie Edwards sees off Iain Butcher to claim vacant British title

By Tim Hobbs

Charlie Edwards is the new British super-flyweight champion after he beat Iain Butcher by unanimous decision

Charlie Edwards turned on the style to claim the vacant British super-flyweight title with a landslide win over Iain Butcher.

The former world title challenger proved his rebuilding process under the guidance of Adam Booth is well on the way, showing an expectant Glaswegian crowd at the SSE Hydro just what he is capable of.

Butcher could never have won the vacant British strap after failing to make the weight twice on Friday, even if he had dominated from start to finish like his foe.

Image: Adam Booth was in Kelly's and Edwards' corner in Glasgow

However, while the Scotsman was dogged and determined, Edwards' array of shots and unerring accuracy saw him stroll to a 120-108, 120-109, 120-108 shut-out on the scorecards.

"I boxed for the world title and it didn't work out for me. Now it's time to take a step back, slow down, listen to Adam [Booth] and we will move from there," Edwards told Sky Sports.

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Image: Charlie Flynn and Ryan Collins had to be stopped due to a nasty cut

Charlie Flynn and Ryan Collin had to settle for a technical draw after an unfortunate clash of heads left the Celtic lightweight title still vacant.

Flynn (8-0-1-KO1) was the one to suffer in the third round at the SSE Hydro as an accidental clash opened up a wide slash over his left eye.

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The ringside doctor took a look and immediately waved it off, meaning that Flynn and Collins will surely both look for a rematch after a premature end to a domestic title fight that had been bubbling up nicely.

Image: Joe Ham (r) claimed the vacant Celtic super-bantamweight title with victory over Scott McCormack

Joe Ham won more than the bragging rights in Glasgow, out-pointing Scott McCormack to pick up the vacant Celtic super-bantamweight title.

The Gorbals' Ham, who moves to 11-0-KO5, slowly but surely took control after a brisk and positive start from the dogged 23-year-old McCormack.

The second half of the 10-rounder saw Ham take control but Darnley's McCormack pushed him all the way, before the 99-92 decision went Ham's way.

Image: Lewis Paulin produced a late stoppage win on the undercard in Glasgow

Welterweight Ally Black (6-3-1-KO3) stopped Mark Weston inside the first round, while unbeaten super-featherweight Lewis Paulin moved to 10-0-KO1, stopping Luke Fash in the fourth and final round.

Image: Ally Black celebrates his early stoppage victory
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