Bute KOs Magee, Keeps IBF World Title

Making his third straight start at the electric Bell Centre in the town he call home, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 31-year old Romanian IBF Super Middleweight titlist Lucian Bute (28-0, 23 KO), scored his fifth consecutive stoppage and seventh successful defense, overcoming an intense challenge from 35-year old Brian Magee (34-4-1, 24 KO) of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Bute scored three knockdowns on the night, along with an uncredited fourth, ultimately finishing matters in the tenth round.

Both men weighed in below the division’s 168 lb. limit, Bute at 167 ¾ and Magee at 167 ½.

A left underneath touched the point of Magee’s chin, dropping him to all fours. Podgorski called it a night at 2:04 of round ten.

The always classy Bute was respectful of the effort Magee made. “Brian Magee is a good fighter, a very good fighter. He’s got a hard head. He’s very tough.”

Source: BoxingScene.com