By April the following year Hodkinson had beaten Frenchman Raymond Armand to win the vacant European title in two rounds, and won a Lonsdale belt outright when he stopped Peter Harris, defending his British title.
By April of the next year, Hodkinson emerged victorious over Frenchman Raymond Armand in two matches to win the empty European championship, and earned a Lonsdale belt completely when he defeated Peter Harris, successfully defending his British title.