Scarrott vacates title days after winning it

Scarrott (left) and Stewart do battle. Pic: MSN Images/BCB Promotions

NOW that was a very short reign.

Just over a week after fighting so tenaciously to take the Midlands welterweight title with points victory over Jamie Stewart, James Scarrott has given up the belt.

The 20-year-old from Worcester will now look for new opportunities at the weight below, super-lightweight, and will be working with his team to secure another major fight soon.

 BCB Promotions have announced Ben Vaughan and Liam Gould will clash for the vacant welterweight title on April 12's “Collision Course” show at the Eastside Rooms, Birmingham.

Vaughan is unbeaten in eight and Gould unbeaten in six contests. Neither have lost a single round in their combined 14 bouts.

Vaughan looked in brilliant form when gaining a shut-out points win against Dale Arrowsmith in his hometown of Northampton on February 17.

Gould, from Coseley, is also full of confidence after getting the first stoppage of his career on Saturday night, dismantling Shane Smith inside five rounds.

 Somebody’s 0 has got to go!

 Promoter Errol Johnson said: “It’s great to add a second title fight to the show and to have two unbeaten fighters willing to take on the challenge is refreshing.

“Northampton boxing fans will have plenty to look forward to with Michael Stephenson’s title defence against Cliff Henry and now this. Many of the best fighters in the country started out by winning their area belt and a win for either man could take them to the next level.”

*Tickets for ‘Collision Course’ are available now priced £40 standard and £80 Ringside VIP from the boxers directly or by emailing info@bcb-promotions.com