Pat Brown stops John Hedges to maintain perfect pro record
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:58 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Pat Brown secured a sixth-round stoppage against John Hedges at Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, claiming both the British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles. After a slow start, Brown found his rhythm, ultimately dropping Hedges twice with powerful body shots in the final round. The victory marks Brown's seventh consecutive win, all by knockout, while Hedges suffers his first defeat in 13 professional bouts. Brown expressed his emotional connection to the victory, dedicating it to his family and his hometown. He plans to pursue a 'journey' in boxing, targeting future fights that could lead to European title holder Viddal Riley.
- •Brown extended his perfect record to seven knockouts in seven fights.
- •Hedges faced his first defeat in his 13-fight career.
- •Brown dropped Hedges with a left hook in the sixth round.
- •The fight venue was moved from Altrincham to Co-op Live due to ticket demand.
- •Brown aspires to headline at Old Trafford in future matches.
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Brown maintains perfect record with brutal Hedges stoppage
- 10:41 PMBBC Sport — Brown maintains perfect record with brutal Hedges stoppage
"Pat Brown continues his perfect start to life as a professional with a seventh successive stoppage to hand John Hedges his first defeat in front of a raucous Manchester crowd.
"Pat Brown continues his perfect start to life as a professional with a seventh successive stoppage to hand John Hedges his first defeat in front of a raucous Manchester crowd.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 10:58 PMBrown maintains perfect record with brutal Hedges stoppage
Pat Brown continues his perfect start to life as a professional with a seventh successive stoppage to hand John Hedges his first defeat in front of a raucous Manchester crowd.
- BBC SportSep 19, 2026, 10:41 PMBrown maintains perfect record with brutal Hedges stoppage
Pat Brown continues his perfect start to life as a professional with a seventh successive stoppage to hand John Hedges his first defeat in front of a raucous Manchester crowd.
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