Former Workington boxer Josh Baillie dedicated his latest victory to his two-year-old daughter, declaring it his greatest fight yet.

The 31-year-old, who now lives in Tamworth, lifted the British Challenge Belt after victory over Manny Zaber in the super-featherweight bout.

And he then handed it to two-year-old Bella-Rose after saying it was the best win of his eight-fight career, despite being the underdog going into the clash.

"It was a great win," said Baillie. "I was very happy with it.

"I came away with a title, which was a big thing but that wasn't all.

"It was the opponent I did it against, the way I won it and also the show it was on, which made the win all the better."

Zaber, 21, was pulled out of the fight by his corner after the fifth round, on his own show, after Baillie got on top of his opponent.

And although disappointed not to get the knockout, Baillie was delighted to clinch the belt at Walsall Town Hall.

"He was a younger and supposedly fitter boxer, so I was up against it," said Baillie.

"Sometimes, it is really tough to go to an away show and come away with a victory.

"But luckily, I was ahead on the referees' score card when his corner man pulled him out and I was winning the fight.

"He had a bad cut above his left eye and I was working him over. As I was getting stronger, he was fading.

"I was gutted they pulled him out as I wanted to stop him myself but I understand they are looking after their man.

"It was an experienced decision to pull him out and he can come back and fight again."

Baillie thanked his family for all their support this year, which he described as "difficult" up to now.

"It has been difficult," he said.

"I have matched up to fight and then got an injury and had to pull out of a show. Another bout fell through and I've had a show and a fight cancelled.

"So, I have been away at work and training for fights and then, to find they didn't come off, was really frustrating.

"I have missed out on a lot at home but I stuck to my task and I've had a couple of nice victories now.

"This title just nicely puts the year to bed for me now."

The boxer also thanked his support back in Workington, who keep in touch with his career.

He added: "It is difficult for people to travel down and see me fight, which I understand but the support is really appreciated.

"I always try to fly the Cumbrian flag. I am down here trying to make it but I love where I am from and I try to get home as much as possible.

"And now I look forward to bringing my belt up when I come to see friends and family over Christmas."