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British title also being on the line with Bellew winning once again although this time via 12 round decision. McKenzie fought for the Commonwealth title once again on 11 November 2011 after
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vacated the belt beating Welsh champion Jeff Evans in just 15 seconds. The win, in
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tournament. With only two weeks notice, McKenzie entered the competition after one of the original boxers, Mark Krence was forced to withdraw through injury. He defeated former
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