Barrett stops Gwynne for vacant lightweight title

Zelfa Barrett has stopped Gavin Gwynne to claim the vacant WBA Intercontinental lightweight title at Wembley Arena. Barrett, who is unbeaten since her loss to Jazza Dickens in 2025, floored Gwynn in the fifth round with an uppercut. The 33-year-old Manchester fighter now boasts a record of 36-3 with 19 knockouts, having won five fights in a row.

Gwynn, 36, entered the bout following a majority decision win over Khaleel Majid in May, but he is now 19-5-2. Barrett's victory on the MF Pro card could potentially improve her chances of moving up the WBA rankings at 135lbs.

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