Boxing chiefs probe Gomez gamble

TOP BOXING promoter Brian Peters last night insisted there was nothing ‘suspicious’ in the controversial ending to Saturday’s Irish lightweight title fight between Michael Gomez and Peter McDonagh in Dublin.

Boxing Union of Ireland President Mel Christle confirmed that purses for the two fighters have been withheld due to the manner of the fifth-round stoppage when former British champion Gomez was stopped after turning his back on McDonagh.

Amid reports that at least one bookmaker in Dublin suspended betting on the Irish title fight on Saturday afternoon, the BUI have begun an investigation.