O’Hare’s return was too short – but sweet

THE flames of a sizzling encounter were doused before they leapt to full height when injury ended Grant Dennis’ battle with Liam O'Hare.

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There was, however, plenty of action to satisfy fans at Birmingham Airport’s Holiday Inn last Saturday before a damaged right hand ended matters after two rounds.

Both had been stung by big shots in the first, then former Midlands champ O'Hare changed from puncher to purist in the second, giving a fine exhibition of points-picking on the back foot.

“People were saying afterwards that was the best they’d seen Liam box,” said promoter Jon Pegg. Strangely, the hand appeared to “go” after Chatham's Dennis (11st 13lbs) delivered a body shot.

He winced as soon as it landed and then shook the fist, as if trying to dislodge pain, for the remainder of the session.