Dy (7-1, 6 KOs) overwhelmed the five-time BKB champion after a competitive opening round, dropping McHugh (16-6, 6 KOs) three times in the second. McHugh survived the onslaught, but another knockdown in the third prompted his corner to throw in the towel.
Rolando Dy retains world title after third-round stoppage of Scott McHugh
Dy entered the bout coming off a stoppage victory over former two-division boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi.
Elsewhere on the card, David Winiarski knocked out Geraint Goodridge in the first round, while Brian Hyslop earned a split decision over former boxing world champion Joseph Diaz Jr. Adel Altamimi recovered from two first-round knockdowns to stop Tom Mowbray in the second, and Aaron Ashton rallied to defeat Mark O’Neill by technical knockout.
Mick Kelly stopped Jon Telfer after four rounds, Dec Spelman earned a first-round technical knockout over Marley Churcher, and Nathan Conroy stopped previously unbeaten Liam Teruel in the opening round.
BKB 60 marked the promotion’s debut in Newcastle and took place at Utilita Arena Newcastle.
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