Tony Sibson v Frankie Lucas (1979) – Original Fight Poster
On 10 April 1979, 21-year-old Tony Sibson met Frankie Lucas at the Royal Albert Hall for the vacant British middleweight title, left behind by Alan Minter. Lucas, a Commonwealth Games gold medallist, was the betting favourite, but Sibson came out fast. A left hook began a run of three knockdowns, and referee Wally Thom stopped the fight in the fifth round. Sibson went on to win Commonwealth and European titles and challenge Marvin Hagler for the world title in 1983.
Fight details
Date: 10 April 1979 · Venue: Royal Albert Hall, London · Title: British middleweight (vacant) · Result: Sibson won by TKO in round 5
Date: 10 April 1979 · Venue: Royal Albert Hall, London · Title: British middleweight (vacant) · Result: Sibson won by TKO in round 5
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