VACANT WBA INTERCONTINENTAL SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE

Leeds hero Jack Bateson came through te toughest test of his career by defeating Diego Alberto Ruiz.

The vacant WBA Intercontinental Super Bantamweight title was on the line in Leeds and Bateson’s unanimous points win should unlock the door to a top 15 ranking with the sanctioning body.

Bateson is now 17-0 as a professional and ready to bring “big nights” to his home city, with the backing of Probellum.

WEIGH-IN RESULTS FOR BATESON VS RUIZ

Also on the Leeds show, Ohara Davies returns to action looking to set up a big second half of the year.

‘Two Tanks’ has been ordered to face Sandor Martin in an official eliminator for the WBA super lightweight crown but, first, needs to see off the challenge of Abdessamad Nechchad.

Archie Sharp is also looking to use his Leeds outing to prepare for major fights later in 2022.

The WBO’s No1 super featherweight contender is chasing down Shakur Stevenson and wants to put on a show against Alex Rat.