Lee McGregor's world title dreams in tatters as Erik Robles outlasts Edinburgh star in bruising eliminator
dailyrecord.co.ukLee McGregor's dream of becoming Scotland’s next world champion ended in tatters on a dramatic night at Meadowbank.The Edinburgh scrapper knew his IBO super-bantamweight bout against Erik Robles could be life-changing.
And after a draining, all-action 12 rounds it went to the scorecards – with the Mexican getting the unanimous decision, with one judge scoring it 116-113 and the other two going 115-113.Rangers boss Michael Beale, former striker Kenny Miller and Hearts legend Gary Locke were among those at ringside as big-time boxing returned to the capital.
And there was a surprise guest appearance from heavyweight champion Tyson Fury – although he shot off long before McGregor had taken to the ring.The Scot admits he had become something of a forgotten man after barely fighting in the past two years.
But a new promotional deal with Wasserman and a broadcast deal with Channel 5 have helped give him a new platform. This was a massive opportunity for the 26-year-old to push closer to genuine world level and he was determined to take it.Standing in his way, though, was a teak-tough Mexican.
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