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Article: BOXING Francis' hunger drives him to superb title victory over Reid.(News)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- February 1, 1999
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Julius Francis' immense mental fortitude carried him to a sensational British heavyweight title win over Pele Reid in Bethnal Green on Saturday night.
The 34-year-old Woolwich man demolished the previously unbeaten Reid inside four rounds, fighting with an intensity and desire to match any previous holder of this coveted crown.
Francis poleaxed his opponent with a booming right in the last minute of the third and, after following up hungrily with a bombardment of hooks, referee Richie Davies intervened to spark riotous celebrations on a York ...