
Constantin Ursu took the Lonsdale Belt against Owen Cooper in Derby as he claimed the British welterweight title by unanimous decision.
The Moldova-born fighter outclassed his opponent for long passages of their contest, building on a bright start to control a thrilling affair.
Though his rival found success during the later stages, Cooper was unable to wrestle control back from Ursu on the eventual scorecards.
It means the latter will now eye futher domestic success and a possible move towards world level as he aims to build for a sturdy 2026.
Relive the full fight highlights here.
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