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Harry Davies

Danny Williams quits in the middle of 86th fight as fears grow for heavyweight

Fans and pundits have called for British heavyweight Danny Williams to stop fighting after he quit in the middle of his 86th professional fight.

Williams, 48, recently competed in Cologne, Germany against Djuar El Scheich, who has is undefeated in 15 fights with 14 wins by knockout. During the third round of the fight, Williams is seen having problems with his left eye before quitting in the middle of the round.

The referee waved off the fight and Williams walked back to his corner having just suffered the fifth defeat in his last six fights. It's clear the 'Brixton Bomber' is long past his heyday yet boxing commissions continue to sanction his fights.

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