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Andy Murray (boxer) a controversial stoppage in round 4, Murray's opponent, James Gorman cut Murrays eyebrow area with what appeared to be head clashes. Gormans head made contact with Murrays face a number of times during the fight and the fight was stopped by referee David Irving in round 4. A rematch took place on the 22 March 2008, in the National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland. Murray successfully defended his title on the night. IBA Irish Light Welterweight Title - 8 December 2007 IBA Irish Lightweight Title - 12 July 2008 EBU-EU Lightweight Title - 21 March 2009 Andy Murray (boxer) Andrew "Andy" Murray