- Englishman beats Welsh boxer with technical knockout
- MacDonald lost in European Championship final in May
Being knocked down has always presented the opportunity for an even greater rise, and in the booming atmosphere of the National Exhibition Centre, Sunderland’s Kiaran MacDonald lived it to the fullest.
Three months ago, MacDonald navigated his way to the final of the European Championships in Yerevan, Armenia. He was supremely confident in his ability to win, but fell short, losing by unanimous decision to Spain’s Martin Molina. Even though he had won a silver medal, he was shattered.