In a thrilling showdown in Monaco, Pakistani-origin British boxer Shabaz Masoud defeated Peter McGrail by unanimous decision to capture the vacant European super-bantamweight title.

The victory marks a remarkable comeback for Masoud after a 13-month hiatus due to injury.

The fight started with McGrail taking the early advantage, showing speed and aggression in the opening rounds. However, Masoud gradually found his rhythm, dominating the middle rounds and asserting control over the bout. Despite McGrail’s strong finish, the judges scored the fight 116-111, 115-112, and 114-113 in favor of Masoud, securing his hard-fought victory.

This win is another milestone in Masoud’s impressive career. Since making his professional debut in May 2018, he has remained undefeated in several bouts. In November 2022, he claimed the WBA Inter‑Continental super‑bantamweight title by defeating the previously unbeaten Jack Bateson, further solidifying his reputation as one of Britain’s rising boxing stars.

In another highlight of the night, British welterweight champion Conah Walker secured a dramatic 12th-round knockout over 2020 Olympic silver medalist Pat McCormack, adding excitement to an already action-packed event.