STOURBRIDGE welterweight Sam Eggington became European champion as he knocked out Cerefino Rodriguez in Birmingham.

The Savage overcame his Spanish rival in the 10th round with a thrilling combination to secure the title in front of the Sky Sports cameras at the Barclaycard Arena.

The 23-year-old from Bitmingham's Eastside gym will now look to a title defence and possible world title tilt later this season after his third successive stoppage.

Photos courtesy of Lawrence Lustig/Matchroom Boxing.

See report and reaction here: http://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/sport/15284680.Stourbridge_s_Sam_Eggington_wins_European_title_with_knock_out_victory_in_Birmingham/