Kyle Whitham had to settle for a draw with cross city rival Lee Duncan

Kyle Whitham

23-year-old Whittam pushed the Ingle-schooled Duncan back with spearing jabs and right hooks and won the first four sessions on this observer’s card but took his foot off the gas and allowed Duncan, who is yet to win in three bouts, get back into it.

Mr Alexander’s 58-58 card couldn’t be argued against despite SecondsOut scoring the fight 58 – 56 in the debutante’s favour