Region celebrating historic boxing win
The region is celebrating its first World Boxing Champion in a generation. Darlington's Stuart Hall thrashed South Africa's Vusi Malinga, claiming the IBF Bantamweight title in Leeds last night.
Darlington Stuart Hall ready for world title fight
Stuart Hall said there will be no excuses at his fight for the vacant IBF bantamweight title in Leeds. He said training went well and he is ready to take on Vusi Malinga.
Hall spoke to ITV Yorkshire's Sports Correspondent John Shires about his preparation.
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