Boxer Mike Tyler Christopher experienced the first defeat of his professional career after losing on points to Portuguese Mauro Silva at the First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds yesterday [August 8]. Christopher [12-1] made a strong start to the eight-round middleweight contest but suffered a flash knockdown in the fourth round. “Overall, just disappointing really,” Christopher told Bernews. The 30-year-old, who picked up a toe injury during the fight, said he is keen to return to the ring as soon as possible. Action from Mike Tyler Christopher's televised professional fight at the First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds pic.twitter.com/ecDX4aqDSf — BernewsSports (@BernewsSports) August 8, 2026Bermuda's Mike Tyler Christopher being introduced in advance of his boxing match in the UK today…the match is just getting underway now pic.twitter.com/l52yEJwc7H — BernewsSports (@BernewsSports) August 8, 2026Read More AboutCategory: All, Sports