Boxer Mike Tyler Christopher experienced the first defeat of his professional career after losing on points to Portuguese Mauro Silva at the First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds yesterday [August 8].
Christopher [12-1] made a strong start to the eight-round middleweight contest but suffered a flash knockdown in the fourth round.
The Manchester-based Silva [10-0] earned the decision by a score of 78-75.
The bout featured on the undercard of a Boxxer/DAZN promotion, headlined by super-middleweights Callum Simpson and Troy Williamson.
“Overall, just disappointing really,” Christopher told Bernews. “I did well at the start – probably really well.
“In the fourth or fifth round, he was beginning to counter me.
“So, with that, I became hesitant to commit to attack. I was in the fight thinking about getting caught coming in.”
The 30-year-old, who picked up a toe injury during the fight, said he is keen to return to the ring as soon as possible.
“My coach [Anthony Hull] just said my manager [Jon Pegg] said to fight again ASAP,” he added. “But I need to see what the doctor says about my toe. I can’t put much weight on it.”
Action from Mike Tyler Christopher's televised professional fight at the First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds pic.twitter.com/ecDX4aqDSf
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Bermuda's Mike Tyler Christopher being introduced in advance of his boxing match in the UK today…the match is just getting underway now pic.twitter.com/l52yEJwc7H
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