Gallagher’s Impressive Comeback
In an impressive comeback, Tysie Gallagher successfully defended her British, Commonwealth, and WBO international super-bantamweight titles with a unanimous decision victory over Ellie Hellewell in Sheffield. Gallagher, hailing from Luton, stepped into the ring after a year-long hiatus and chose to fight in Hellewell’s home territory of South Yorkshire. This match was particularly significant for her, as she has dedicated her boxing career to the memory of her mother-in-law, Diane Cleary, who was tragically murdered earlier this year.
Match Highlights
After 10 rounds of action, Gallagher emerged as the clear winner, receiving all three judges’ scorecards by substantial margins. With this result, her professional record has improved to 10 wins and 2 losses. Gallagher is hopeful that this victory will pave the way for another opportunity at a world title, following her narrow defeat to Segolene Lefebvre in France last November.
“This win means everything to me, and my family is overjoyed,” she expressed in an interview with DAZN Sports. “After a challenging year, it’s fulfilling to secure the win – especially a convincing one. I maintained discipline and I’m eager for whatever comes next.”
Future Prospects
The 27-year-old was initially slated to defend her titles against Ebonie Jones in May, but that bout was scrapped when Jones failed to meet the weight requirements. For Hellewell, this loss marks her first setback in an undefeated streak that began when she turned professional in late 2022.
As Gallagher looks forward to her next challenge, her victory serves as a powerful reminder of resilience in the face of personal turmoil and the dedication of athletes to their loved ones.
