Ryan Garner claims WBC interim title in Southampton

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Ryan Garner claims WBC interim title in Southampton
Summary

Ryan Garner defeated Michael Magnesi at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton to secure the WBC interim super-featherweight title. The fight, which drew over 10,000 fans, saw Garner being the early aggressor and successfully navigating through intense exchanges over 12 rounds. All three judges scored the bout in favor of Garner, with scores of 116-112, 118-110, and 119-109. Garner's victory places him as the number one contender for the full WBC title held by O'Shaquie Foster. The event also featured local fighters Lewis Edmondson and Taylor Bevan securing wins on the undercard.

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  • Garner's record improves to 20 wins with this victory.
  • The fight was contested at a high tempo with frequent close exchanges.
  • Garner thanked fans and local support following the fight.
  • Lewis Edmondson won the vacant WBA international title on the card.
  • Bradley Goldsmith claimed the IBF international middleweight belt in support.
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  • 12:30 AMYahoo SportsGarner's St Mary's dream comes true with dominant win
  • 12:30 AMBBC SportGarner's St Mary's dream comes true with dominant win
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Ryan Garner achieves a chilhood dream in his hometown of Southampton with a dominant victory over Italian Michael Magnesi in an action filled fight to claim the WBC Interim super-featherweight title.

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Ryan Garner achieves a childhood dream in his hometown of Southampton with a dominant win over Michael Magnesi in an action-packed fight to claim the WBC interim super-featherweight title.

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