Ex-Leeds and Fulham striker Ross McCormack suffered a brutal first-round defeat on his boxing debut, talkSPORT reports.
The 39-year-old Scot, who also enjoyed spells with Aston Villa and Rangers during his playing days, laced up his gloves in a charity boxing match against former Leeds teammate Matt Kilgallon.
The fight was a part of the ‘A Night to Remember’ card put on in Liverpool on Friday night by Pro Project Promotions.
Pro Project is ran by ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack with the boxing events staged to raise money for charity.
Friday’s event in Liverpool saw a host of former football stars swap the pitch for the boxing ring.
Among the fights on show was former Scotland striker Chris Iwelumo taking on ex-Swansea hitman Lee Trundle.
But it was McCormack vs Kilgallon that stole the show – although it proved to be a flash in the pan.
Both fighters showed intent in the early exchanges with some wild swings thrown at each other.
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McCormack then appeared to gain the upper hand but fell foul to a jab from McCormack that quickly evened things up.
The Scot responded with a big right hand that failed to land before Kilgallon responded with a brutal left hook that sent McCormack to the canvas.
McCormack was given the opportunity to continue but failed to answer the referee’s count. Handing a first-round victory to the Englishman.
The pair enjoyed a warm embrace after the fight as Kilgallon took home bragging rights.
