BALLYMENA'S Eamonn Loughran successfully defended the Commonwealth

welterweight title in Cardiff on Saturday. Gutsy Guyanan Michael

Benjamin lasted until the sixth round before the referee came to his

rescue.

SABA light-middleweight champion Colin Wallace (Lanark Welfare) and

Royal Albert bantamweight James Murray, a winner last week against

England at Livingston Forum, have been recommended for professional

licences.

Former professional welterweight champion Dave Douglas, from Larkhall,

who holds a points decision over new European champion Gary Jacobs, was

granted a trainer's licence.