Brighton super-middleweight Leigh Wicks came in at short notice to face newcomer Darren McDermott and lost a four-round verdict at Brentford on Sunday.
Wicks, having his 75th bout, kept his distance, defended cannily and made the debutant work for every point.
The 40-36 scoreline meant Wicks didn't win a round but he made it difficult for his opponent and McDermott was cut on the left eyebrow in the third round.
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