Louie O'Doherty successfully defended his Southern Area lightweight title after completing ten rounds against experienced contender Jeff Ofori at York Hall.

Returning to the famous London venue just three months after winning the championship against Marley Mason, O'Doherty faced Ofori over the full ten-round championship distance.

The champion earned the points decision to retain his belt and extend his unbeaten professional record to seven victories.

The contest represented another important development in O'Doherty's professional education — his first completed ten-round fight and another step towards national-level honours.

Louie O’Doherty has his hand raised beside Jeff Ofori after their fight
Louie O’Doherty celebrates his victory over Jeff Ofori at York Hall.

The Southern Area title had been won.

Now it had been successfully defended.

The next target would be higher.

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