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Lynes comes up short in title bid

Souleymane M'Baye (left) and Colin Lynes
Lynes (right) falls to 31 wins and six defeats

Last-minute replacement Colin Lynes came up just short in his bid to reclaim the European light-welterweight title in Paris on Saturday.

Essex boxer Lynes, 31, stepped in after Northern Ireland's Paul McCloskey suffered an injury, but dropped a split decision against Souleymane M'Baye.

Lynes has now lost his last three fights and may now decide to retire.

Former WBA champion M'Baye will now have to defend his title against McCloskey, who is 19 fights unbeaten.



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see also
McCloskey collects British title
05 Dec 08 |  Boxing
Brave Lynes loses European crown
17 May 08 |  Boxing
Lynes enjoys easy title defence
25 Jan 08 |  Boxing
Lynes outboxes Mutley for title
20 Jul 07 |  Boxing
Lynes claims title from Morrison
08 Jun 07 |  Boxing
Rees claims world title success
21 Jul 07 |  Boxing

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