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Gully Powar wins British featherweight title after fight with Zak Miller is stopped
Zak Miller and Gully Powar fought for the vacant British featherweight title in Manchester, on the undercard of Joshua Buatsi versus Willy Hutchinson.
An accidental clash of heads in the seventh round injured Miller, leaving him with cuts and severe swelling around his face.
A doctor examined Miller in the ninth round and allowed the fight to continue.
Referee Mark Lyson stopped the bout after 10 rounds as Miller's swelling worsened.
The judges awarded Powar the win on points, giving the 24-year-old the title.
The injuries drew concern from fans, who questioned why Miller's corner had not stopped the fight sooner.
Gully Powar won the vacant British featherweight title after his fight with Zak Miller was stopped after 10 rounds.
The bout ended after an accidental clash of heads in the seventh round left Miller with severe facial swelling and cuts.
A doctor examined Miller in the ninth round and allowed the fight to continue.
Referee Mark Lyson later stopped the fight, and the result went to the judges’ scorecards.
Powar won by scores of 96-95, 97-94 and 96-94.
- Who
- Gully Powar and Zak Miller fought for the vacant British featherweight title.
- What
- Powar won by judges’ decision after the fight was stopped because of Miller’s injuries.
- When
- 8 November 2026.
- Where
- Manchester, Miller’s home city.
- Why
- An accidental clash of heads in the seventh round caused severe swelling and cuts to Miller’s face.
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An accidental clash of heads left Miller with facial injuries.
A doctor examined Miller and allowed the fight to continue.
Referee Mark Lyson stopped the bout, and the result went to the scorecards.
The judges awarded Powar the vacant British featherweight title by scores of 96-95, 97-94 and 96-94.
- Winner
- Gully Powar
- Opponent
- Zak Miller
- Title
- Vacant British featherweight title
- Scorecards
- 96-95, 97-94 and 96-94
- Fight length
- Stopped after 10 rounds
- Injury cause
- Accidental clash of heads in the seventh round
What people are saying
the worst I've ever seen
Zak Miller needs to change his corner, the fact that the ref stopped it, as opposed to his corner doing so is ridiculous. I reckon they waiting on his cheeks and chin to be ballooned shaped before pulling him out. Shocking work.
Was a nasty look for Zak miller! Hope his corner's decision to not throw towel in doesn’t come back to haunt them! Speedy recovery Zak.
An absolutely disgusting amount of swelling on the head of Zak Miller tonight. I hope he's all okay.
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