The ICB title fight in Derby

delivered everything fans could hope for — power, tension, and the raw pulse of true boxing spirit.

Held at Arleston Hall on the 11th of October 2025,

the night’s atmosphere was charged with energy as spectators filled the hall,

knowing they were about to witness something special.

This was no ordinary match.

Dave Abbott faced Craig Bagshaw, the reigning champion who walked into the ring holding not one,

but three championship belts.

The stakes were as high as they come — pride, legacy, and glory on the line.

Eight rounds, two minutes each, every second a test of heart, endurance, and courage.

From the opening bell, both men came out strong.

Buckshop relied on his trademark precision, looking to control the pace.

Abbott, meanwhile, pushed forward with relentless determination —

his combinations sharper, his movement more focused with each round.

The sound of gloves cracking through the air mixed with the roar of the crowd, a symphony of pure adrenaline.

By the sixth round, momentum had shifted. Abbott’s timing was perfect; his confidence, unbreakable.

When the final bell rang, there was no doubt left —

Dave Abbott was crowned the new ICB champion,

dethroning Buckshop in a fight that will be remembered as one of Derby’s most thrilling boxing nights.

Behind the sweat and power, there was respect — the kind only fighters understand.

The handshake between Abbott and Bagshaw at the end said more than words ever could.

Scroll through the images below to relive every punch, every shout,

every heartbeat from that unforgettable night.
Captured through the lens of Waldorf Art Studio,

each photograph tells the story of determination, spirit, and the beautiful brutality of boxing.