Magee and Eastman vow to never fight in Germany again

BRIAN MAGEE and Howard Eastman vowed they will never fight in Germany again after controversial point defeats in Nuremberg.

While Londoner Eastman was clearly outworked by up-and-coming Armenian Arthur Abraham in their WBA Intercontinental title fight, Belfast's Magee failed to claim the vacant European super-middleweight crown following a dubious split decision verdict against Vitali Tsypko.

In a country that is known for notorious home decisions, Magee was on the front foot from the first bell on. He looked especially impressive in the sixth and 12th rounds when he thwarted his opponent with well-timed combinations as well as several shots to the head.