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Belfast’s Padraig McCrory got back to winning ways with a tough fought points victory over Leonard Carrillo in Belfast on Friday.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 36-year-old beat the Colombian on a 98-91 scorecard in his first bout since being stopped by Edgar Berlanga in February.<\/p>\n
Carrillo arrived with a record of 17-5, with 16 of his wins inside the distance, so his threat could not be underestimated and he brought that power into the Belfast ring.<\/p>\n
This was no easy return assignment for McCrory as his opponent tested his resolve form the start, stinging the home favourite on a number of occasions in what was a wild first round.<\/p>\n
Referee Hugh Russell Jnr was the first on the deck as his slip brought a roar of amusement from the crowd and soon it was cheers as Carrillo was on the canvas from a punishing McCrory left. <\/p>\n
The 35-year-old from Barranquilla rose and turned the tables on McCrory as the Belfast man found himself in real trouble but managed to stay upright.<\/p>\n
Carrillo seemed happy to wait for his opportunity to counter with one big shot until a late surge had the home fighter in a little difficulty at times in what was a tense finish that ultimately went the way of McCrory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n