Thrilling Night of Boxing in Glasgow
In a thrilling night of boxing held in Glasgow on October 4, 2025, two fighters under the management of Shelly Finkel, Willy Hutchinson and John Joe Carrigan, showcased their prowess and made significant statements in their respective bouts. Despite the main event for the European featherweight title ending in a closely contested split draw between Nathaniel Collins and Cristóbal Lorente, Hutchinson and Carrigan emerged as the standout performers of the evening.
Willy Hutchinson’s Commanding Performance
Willy Hutchinson, a veteran light heavyweight contender with a record of 19 wins and 2 losses (14 KOs), marked his return to the limelight by decisively defeating Mark Jeffers. Hutchinson exhibited a commanding performance that culminated in a seventh-round stoppage, displaying strategic combinations with powerful shots that overwhelmed his opponent. With this win, Hutchinson reaffirmed his ambition to claw back into title contention, playfully remarking post-fight that he was finished with being a “sausage” in reference to his past struggles with discipline.
John Joe Carrigan’s Explosive Debut
Directly following Hutchinson’s decisive win was the professional debut of John Joe Carrigan, who also benefited from Finkel’s guidance. Carrigan made an explosive entrance into the boxing world, delivering a first-round knockout against Dawid Przybylski, despite suffering an accidental cut early in the fight. This setback did not deter the emerging star, as he demonstrated remarkable tenacity and finishing ability, quickly dispatching Przybylski with a series of swift combinations that left spectators in awe.
Impactful Performances and Future Prospects
Both fighters left a lasting impression, with Hutchinson’s powerful return showcasing his experience and maturity, while Carrigan’s debut proved he could handle high-pressure situations effectively—a promising sign for his future under Finkel’s mentorship.
Featherweight Title Bout and Other Notable Outcomes
The featherweight title bout preceding their fights ended in a narrow split draw, with Collins and Lorente unable to secure a win. The judges scored the contest 115-113 for Collins, 113-115 for Lorente, and 114-114, underscoring the tightly contested nature of the match, which allowed Hutchinson and Carrigan to steal the show.
In addition to the highlighted wins, the boxing card featured several notable outcomes:
- Marcus Sutherland knocked out Kerim Agius in the first round in a junior featherweight clash.
- Louie O’Doherty secured a TKO victory over Regan Glackin in the tenth round of their lightweight bout.
- Aston Brown triumphed with a second-round TKO against Paul Kean in the middleweight category.
- Drew Limond managed a KO over Alexeyv Mikhail Arellano Leon in the fourth round of the welterweight fight, while Javier Santana defeated Steve Collins Jr. by points in a light heavyweight matchup.
- John Joe Carrigan finished his bout with Dawid Przybylski in the first round as noted earlier.
The night positioned both Hutchinson and Carrigan as fighters to watch, marking their ventures into the spotlight with significant victories that could propel them to greater heights in the boxing world. This promising evening concluded with Finkel adding yet another successful chapter to his management career, including his representation of heavyweight star Deontay Wilder.
