Stunning win for Deeside’s Dazzlin Doran as he powers his way to the WBC International middleweight title

[vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output]It took Connah’s Quay boxer Tom Doran just four minutes and thirty-seven seconds of a sensational middleweight fight to see off Ireland’s Luke Keeler at Liverpool’s Echo Arena on Saturday evening.

The much-anticipated rematch of last year’s Prizefighter semi-final exploded into life from the first bell, by the middle of round two both men had been on the canvas, Keeler went down twice before the final knockdown punch from Doran in what’s been described as one of the most entertaining couple of rounds of boxing in recent memory.

The first round saw Keeler connect with a huge right hook sending Doran crashing to the floor, the Deeside boxer was back on his feet within a second taking a count of three from referee Ian John-Lewis.

Keeler sensing glory turned to celebrate but it was premature, Doran against the ropes caught Keeler with a short left hook, Doran on the front foot followed up with a barrage of shots and with 30 seconds of the round to go Keeler was on the floor looking shaken and dazed.[/text_output][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/4″][gap size=”1.313em”][/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”3/4″][text_output]

What a first fight well done Tom Doran did NWales proud @SkySportsBoxing

— Jamie Simon (@jamiesimon1984) April 2, 2016

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Left, Right, Goodnight, well in Tom Doran!!!!!!
— Connor Whelan (@C__Whelan) April 2, 2016

[/text_output][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output]The second round started where the first left off, Doran was on fire landing a succession of body shots, Keeler was throwing everything into the fight responding well however he left himself exposed, Doran connected with a fierce right shot sending Keeler sprawling face first to the canvass.

The Irishman got to his feet but seconds later it was all over, Doran sensing victory piled in with a combination of punches and a final left hook sent Keeler tumbling backwards, trainer Pascal Collins threw in the towel the referee stepped in to end the fight.

It was a breathtaking performance from Tom, to be fair both fighters gave their all and Luke Keeler deserves plenty of praise for his part in this barnstormer of a rematch.[/text_output][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][x_video_embed id=”” class=”” style=””][/x_video_embed][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/6″][gap size=”20px” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output][/text_output][/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”5/6″][text_output]Doran has extended his unbeaten record to 17(7)-0 – picked up the vacant WBC International middleweight belt, and world ranking points.

“I wanted this belt round my waist,” Doran told Sky Sports.

“It’s my first title and means a hell of a lot. The fans deserve to see great fights and if I can get up, I’m getting up.

“It was a cracking round. What can I say? Sometimes I can be susceptible to trading when I shouldn’t but it makes for exciting fights. If I get caught then I can turn it on when I have to.”

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Woke up and pinched myself…and it wasn’t just a dream!!
What a night,thank you all for the support!! #boxing #wbc pic.twitter.com/OTBKnNBLXw

— Thomas Doran (@dazzlindoran) April 3, 2016

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Also credit to @luke_keeler ,pleasure to share the ring with you again,safe to say we gave the paying fans great value for money!!?? #gent

— Thomas Doran (@dazzlindoran) April 3, 2016

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And thanks to all the fans!! OK I got knocked down,but unless they nail me to the canvas I am getting back up and coming for them ?? #heart

— Thomas Doran (@dazzlindoran) April 3, 2016

[/text_output][text_output]Original Picture: Sky Sports / Photo Edit: Deeside.com[/text_output][/vc_column][/vc_row]