Ex-Premier League striker knocked out in first | Boxing News
A former Leeds United participant misplaced on his boxing debut (Image: talkSPORT)
Former Leeds favorite Ross McCormack was knocked out in the first spherical on his boxing debut, dealing with ex-Leeds defender Matthew Kilgallon at a charity event. McCormack spent 4 years at Elland Road during his taking part in profession, netting 58 targets in 158 appearances. He was handed the captain’s armband in January 2014 and claimed the Championship Golden Boot before making the transfer to Fulham that summer time.
The former Scotland worldwide hung up his boots from skilled soccer in 2023. Having since turned out for non-league golf equipment, the 39-year-old switched to a new sport fully when he was lined up to take on Kilgallon in a charity boxing bout. McCormack entered the ring under the nickname ‘Wrecking Ball’ at A Night To Remember II in Liverpool on Friday night.
After a pretty balanced opening exchange, ‘Cold eliminateer’ Kilgallon dodged his opponent’s punches before bringing the competition to a swift conclusion.
A flurry of physique pictures mixed with highly effective left hooks despatched McCormack crashing to the canvas in the nook. Referee Ian John-Lewis stopped the struggle just over a minute into the first of three scheduled two-minute rounds. The two former Leeds males warmly embraced once the bout had concluded.
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McCormack and Kilgallon have been among a quantity of all-footballer contests on the cardboard, which was broadcast by talkSPORT. A Night To Remember II was organised by Pro Project Promotions, a company established by former Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack.
The motion also featured Swansea City legend Lee Trundle overcoming former Watford and Burnley striker Chris Iwelumo. Ex-Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme also pulled on boxing gloves to face retired Bristol City icon, Bradley Orr.
Former Leeds skipper McCormack loved a distinguished taking part in profession. After breaking into Rangers’ first group and that includes in the Champions League, he had a temporary spell with Motherwell before becoming a member of Cardiff City in 2008. His prolific debut season for the Bluebirds left a lasting impression on Leeds, who snapped him up in 2010.
Ross McCormack loved prolific seasons at Leeds United (Image: Getty Images)
Following a slow start at Elland Road, the Scotland worldwide netted 19 targets in the next marketing campaign. McCormack reached a career-high of 29 targets and was handed the captain’s armband during the 2013/14 season, before transferring to Fulham for a Championship-record £11m — a document he surpassed for a second time when signing for newly-relegated Aston Villa in 2016.
The ahead struggled to make his mark at Villa Park. He was despatched out on loan on a number of events, spending time in Australia and returning to Motherwell as his profession started to wind down.
Meanwhile, Kilgallon got here through Leeds’ academy and made 95 first-team appearances, though he departed more than three years before McCormack arrived at Elland Road.
The 42-year-old also turned out for Sheffield United, Sunderland, Blackburn Rovers and Bradford City throughout his profession before hanging up his boots in 2021.
A Night to Remember II raised funds for Children’s Charity Merseyside and Autism Merseyside.
Sky Sports analyst Jamie Carragher, alongside former world champion boxers Natasha Jonas and Liam Smith, served as ambassadors for the event.
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