• Enzo Maccarinelli v Shane McPhilbin

Second fight beckons for Maccarinelli & McPhilbin

ESPN staff
March 31, 2012
Enzo Maccarinelli was in deep danger before coming back to beat Shane McPhilbin
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An immediate rematch between Enzo Maccarinelli and Shane McPhilbin has been ordered by the British Boxing Board of Control, with the timekeeper responsible for the early bell controversy handed a suspension until January 1, 2013.

Maccarinelli was challenging for McPhilbin's British cruiserweight title in Wolverhampton last weekend, eventually prevailing by unanimous decision.

However, the moment of contention arose in the first round: Maccarinelli was knocked down and, although he managed to regain his feet, he was clearly in a lot of trouble.

Looking worse for wear, Maccarinelli was saved by a bell that had sounded 47 seconds early, before the Welshman - who was also sent to the canvas in the third - turned things around to relieve his opponent of his belt.

The BBBC investigated the incident and have banned timekeeper Martin Fallon, while ordering a rematch between the two fighters to take place before October.

A statement issued by the BBBC read: "The Council found that Mr. Fallon was in breach of the Board's Regulations and have suspended his licence until the 1st January 2013 and ordered that he undertake further training."

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