Sean O’Malley will be missing in action for a significant period. Defending his title for the first time against Marlon Vera, O’Malley put up a striking show of the highest order. He left ‘Chito’ bruised and battered to establish himself as one of the biggest threats in the division.

Sean O’Malley is, quite expectedly, crestfallen at his recent defeat. Going one-on-one against Merab Dvalishvili, O’Malley was expected to put on a striking masterclass against the Georgian. Unfortunately,