secured the vacant British and Commonwealth Bantamweight Championships with a hard-fought majority decision victory over Scott Allan . The 12-round main event took place on February 10, 2023, at the Vale Sports Arena in Cardiff, Wales. Fight Summary
While Allan found success in the middle rounds, particularly when fighting from a southpaw stance, McGoldrick’s higher work rate and a strong final round were enough to secure the win on two of the three scorecards. Tale of the Tape & Results Sean McGoldrick Scott Allan Newport, Wales Shotts, Scotland Pre-fight Record 12-1 (3 KOs) 11-6-1 (1 KO) Height 5'5" (165 cm) 5'5" (165 cm) Weight Scorecards 117-111, 117-111 Result Winner (MD) Key Takeaways Boks: McGoldrick vs Allan
: Despite the loss, Allan was praised for taking the fight in McGoldrick's "back yard" and putting on a performance that proved he belonged at the championship level. Tale of the Tape & Results Sean McGoldrick
The bout was a "scrappy affair" with several closely contested rounds. McGoldrick, fighting in his home country, utilised a more conventional style with a steady left jab and right hand. Allan, known as the "Title Taker," employed an unorthodox approach, frequently switching stances between orthodox and southpaw to keep McGoldrick off-balance. Allan, known as the "Title Taker," employed an
: The judges' scores were 117-111, 117-111, and 114-114, resulting in a Majority Decision .