Derry light middleweight John Duddy saw off the challenge of Ken Hock in Connecticut in the early hours of this morning for his fourth win of his five-month professional career. Hock from Philadelphia was floored in the third round following a stinging left hand and referee Dick Flaugherty had no option but to stop the bout after one minute and 23 seconds of the fourth round.
Duddy's co-manager Kevin Dever said afterwards: "John has really improved and he showed the crowd what he is capable of. "There was a large Irish fan base there again and that’s four out of four stoppages and you can’t ask for better than that at the beginning of a career." Duddy’s three previous successes came as a result of first round knockouts.
The 24-year-old, who is based in New York, recently changed trainers, taking on Harry Keith, who was formerly in charge of two-time WBA welterweight champion Mark Breland.
Filed by James Boylan
