Gallagher return cancelled as Jones misses weight

Due to the lack of weight, Tysie Gallagher’s Commonwealth and British title fight against Ebonie Jones on Friday was postponed.

Three months after her mother-in-law died, Gallagher, 26, was scheduled to make her return to action, and as a result, Jones’ initial fight with Jones was postponed.

The amateur fight was scheduled for Terri Harper’s world title defense at Doncaster’s Eco-Power Stadium on Friday because Jones and Gallagher faced off twice in the amateurs.

According to Gallagher on Instagram, “We received a call late last night that the fight is off because Ebonie doesn’t make weight.”

We have a responsibility to put on weight as professional athletes. Unfortunately, Ebonie was unable to follow through on her end of the bargain.

“Absolutely gutted,” I believe it is dishonest for a fighter to be unable to make weight, even if it’s not a title fight or any fight.

She continued, “I am just devastated.” I invested everything in this camp.

At this late stage, neither a new opponent nor a rescheduled catchweight fight are anticipated for Gallagher.

Gallagher and Jones got into a fight at her home on February 7 when her mother-in-law was killed as a result of what the police called an “altercation” there.

Since then, a 25-year-old man has been charged with murder and grievous bodily harm.

Gallagher and Jones have engaged in two amateur fights twice in the past.