Mark Chamberlain secured the IBO light-welterweight championship by defeating Pierce O’Leary in Dublin, handing the Irishman his first professional loss. The bout reached its conclusion in the 10th round when Chamberlain forced a stoppage.
The contest saw significant drama, with both men facing adversity. Chamberlain initially knocked O’Leary down twice early in the fight. However, O’Leary rallied in the seventh round, dropping the Briton with a powerful body shot that left Chamberlain struggling to beat the count. Despite O’Leary’s late pressure, Chamberlain regained control in the 10th round, landing a series of clean blows that sent O’Leary to the canvas and ended the match.
With this win, Portsmouth’s Chamberlain improves his record to 18-1. On the undercard, 22-year-old Royston Barney-Smith remained undefeated at 17-0, outpointing Reece Bellotti over 10 rounds to capture the vacant IBO intercontinental super-featherweight title. Barney-Smith utilized superior footwork and precision to neutralize Bellotti’s aggressive approach throughout the encounter.
