Summary

  1. Thanks and goodbyepublished at 00:00 14 April

    That's all for this live page on a great night for British boxing with wins for Ellie Scotney, Rhiannon Dixon and Zelfa Barrett.

    Thanks for joining us. Until next time, bye for now.

  2. Later this week...published at 23:58 13 April

    Something to look out for on Monday, as we will find out the long-awaited names of the fighters competing in the five-versus-five event to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    It will see five fighters from the Matchroom Boxing stable go up against five from Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions.

    The event will go ahead on 1 June and two heavyweight fights, one middle, one featherweight and one light heavyweight fight will take place.

  3. Britons Scotney and Dixon win world title fights - read the reportpublished at 23:50 13 April

    Emma Smith
    BBC Sport at Manchester Arena

    A split picture of Ellie Scotney and Rhiannon Dixon with their beltsImage source, Getty Images

    Ellie Scotney claimed her second world super-bantamweight title as she overpowered Segolene Lefebvre on a great night for British women's boxing at Manchester Arena.

    Scotney added the WBO belt to her IBF title as she dominated her French opponent over 10 rounds, winning on the judges' scorecards 99-91, 97-93, 96-94.

    The London-born fighter has now won all nine of her professional bouts, with Lefebvre suffering her first loss in 19 fights.

    Earlier, Rhiannon Dixon completed her journey from pharmacist to world champion as she beat Karen Elizabeth Carabajal to claim the WBO lightweight belt.

    In the headline event, Zelfa Barrett delighted his home Manchester crowd by stopping Jordan Gill to claim the WBA international super-featherweight title.

    Barrett dropped Gill to the canvas twice in round 10 with body shots, before a succession of blows to the head led to the referee waving off the fight.

  4. 'Barrett can be a world champion'published at 23:46 13 April

    Zelfa Barrett beats Jordan Gill with a 10th-round stoppage victory

    Promoter Eddie Hearn to DAZN: "Unfortunately, there's a winner and a loser, but here we've got two great blokes. I know Jordan Gill will be upset, but don't give up. After nine rounds, it was anyone's fight.

    "This man found it with two fantastic body shots. Two really good guys. For Jordan, I believe he can come back stronger. For [Barrett], it's time to give him a world title shot.

    "Anybody who has a strap at 130lbs, I believe he's more than earned it and he can be a world champion. It's our job to go and deliver them a shot at the world title."

    Zelfa Barrett celebrates with his uncle Pat in the ringImage source, Matchroom Boxing
  5. 'Silly mistakes cost me'published at 23:43 13 April

    Zelfa Barrett beats Jordan Gill with a 10th-round stoppage victory

    Jordan Gill to DAZN: "Congratulations to Zelfa, what a fantastic fighter. He proved to me tonight he's world-class. I genuinely hope he goes on to win that world title. He's very tricky, hard to pin down. The more I pushed, I left myself open to those body shots. I got up, I will never give up, that's just who I am.

    "The ref has a job to do, I'd been down twice. I think I could've carried on but it's not down to me. It's hard, I really wanted to win, my team worked really hard.

    "Silly mistakes from me cost me. No excuses, I was in the best condition I could be in, physically and mentally. He is a world champion in the making."

  6. 'I'm ready for anybody'published at 23:41 13 April

    Zelfa Barrett beats Jordan Gill with a 10th-round stoppage victory

    Zelfa Barrett to DAZN: "It was vital, do or die really. If I got beat tonight, where would I be? I would like to thank God.

    "I would like to thank Eddie Hearn, the best promoter in the world. Gill is a top, top fighter.

    "I had to work hard. I knew Gill was good but I didn't think he was that good. I had to work hard. We worked on the body pattern and we worked hard. I have to thank Eddie so much, it's my dream.

    On his next opponent: "Anybody can get it. I've worked hard and I'm ready for anybody.

    "Thank you Manchester, I love you all, thank you for coming to support me."

  7. Postpublished at 23:36 13 April

    Emma Smith
    BBC Sport at Manchester Arena

    Plenty of applause from the Manchester crowd for Jordan Gill, who is diplomatic in defeat and said the referee made the right call.

    Loads of respect between Barrett and Gill in the ring too. It's nice when boxing, occasionally, remembers to be a noble sport.

    Jordan Gill and Zelfa Barrett fist bumpImage source, Matchroom Boxing
  8. Postpublished at 23:36 13 April

    Zelfa Barrett beats Jordan Gill with a 10th-round stoppage victory

    Zelfa Barrett has watched huge boxing nights in Manchester and always dreamed of headlining at the Manchester Arena. He's lived out his dream tonight.

    Who knows, maybe he will fight for a world title back here sometime in the future?

    Media caption,

    Manchester boxer Zelfa Barrett reflects on his life and boxing journey so far.

  9. Postpublished at 23:31 13 April

    Zelfa Barrett beats Jordan Gill with a 10th-round stoppage victory

    Zelfa Barrett collects his prize of the WBA international super-featherweight belt, and it is a huge victory in his career and a massive step closer to a world title shot.

  10. 'He looks class'published at 23:30 13 April

    Zelfa Barrett beats Jordan Gill with a 10th-round stoppage victory

    Darren Barker
    Former world middleweight champion on DAZN

    It was a brilliant finish. We said a couple of rounds ago we wanted to see Barrett go through the gears because when he does, he looks a million dollars. You talk about class, pedigree, excitement. When Barrett puts his hands together, he looks class.

  11. Barrett wins by stoppagepublished at 23:27 13 April
    Breaking

    Gill, knocked down for a second time after another brilliant body shot from Barrett, gets to his feet.

    Barrett goes after his man again and this time it is waved off by the referee.

    It's over.

    Barrett wins a thriller in the 10th round.

  12. Gill knocked down for a second timepublished at 23:27 13 April

    Zelfa Barrett stands over a downed Jordan GillImage source, Matchroom Boxing
  13. Postpublished at 23:27 13 April

    Barrett rains in a barrage of brutal body shots. Again and again. Gill in trouble.

  14. Gill up and able to continuepublished at 23:25 13 April

    Jordan Gill is counted by the refereeImage source, Matchroom Boxing
  15. Gill knocked down in the 10thpublished at 23:25 13 April

    A brutal body shot, and Gill hits the canvas.

  16. Postpublished at 23:25 13 April

    Andy Lee
    Former middleweight world champion on DAZN

    Jordan Gill has landed the kind of punches that would win the last couple of rounds, but that has been a good response from Barrett.

  17. Postpublished at 23:25 13 April

    Round 9 - Gill v Barrett

    A well-timed left counter from Barrett and that's probably his best work in the past eight minutes. An uppercut also finds the range, but Gill takes the shot well and is not noticeably troubled by it.

    Gill does rock the Barrett head back with an extended left jab.

    His corner like what they are seeing.

    "How do you feel?" Gill is asked.

    "Good," he responds.

    "Looking good, looking good," is the next message to the fighter

    Jordan Gill and Zelfa BarrettImage source, Matchroom Boxing
  18. Postpublished at 23:22 13 April

    Emma Smith
    BBC Sport at Manchester Arena

    The haymakers both men were throwing at the start of the fight, and which were narrowly missing, are now starting to hit. Spit and sweat flying everywhere under the spotlights.

    Who will be left standing?

  19. Postpublished at 23:21 13 April

    Tony Bellew
    Retired world champion on DAZN

    It is really close. I'd say Jordan is ever so slightly ahead but it's close. Jordan seems to have got a bit of a foothold in the last few exchanges. If I have to put anyone ahead it's Jordan Gill.

    Small differences can be the big difference in this fight.

  20. Postpublished at 23:20 13 April

    Round 8 - Gill v Barrett

    An uppercut then one to the body from Barrett is some good variety to give Gill something to think about.

    Gill pushes Barrett back into the corner and lands a couple of body shots but, once more, Barrett is able to punch is way out of danger. It's really close, it's really good.

    Jordan Gill and Zelfa BarrettImage source, Matchroom Boxing