Ruthless Heffron storms to first-round victory

Image courtesy of Mark (@Markheffron91) on Twitter

Oldham's Mark Heffron promised fireworks ahead of Saturday's latest fight at the Manchester Arena - and he certainly delivered.

Heffron (30) secured his 29th victory in 32 professional bouts with a devastating first-round stoppage of Argentinian hopeful Martin Ezequiel Bulacio.

The local star's latest outing was a non-title fight, but he took his recently secured British Super Middleweight title belt, the IBF Intercontinental belt, and the Commonwealth belts into the ring beforehand, to the huge approval of his travelling army of fans.

Heffron Tweeted after his blistering win: "What can I say.

"Walking out in that arena last night with my belts hearing that noise from the best supporters I could wish for - I had to put on a show.

"I hope you enjoyed it.

"Look out next for a HUGE fight #teamheffron."

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