Charity bet for champ

English super featherweight champion Gary Sykes failed to beat the bookies when he backed Dawn Approach to win the Epsom Derby.

The Dewsbury Moor boxer had been given an £80 charity bet by Ladbrokes when he officially opened its new shop in Mirfield last Saturday.

BOXING CLEVER English super-featherweight champion Gary Sykes with store manager Chris Singleton. (d305a324)placeholder image
BOXING CLEVER English super-featherweight champion Gary Sykes with store manager Chris Singleton. (d305a324)

When the horse came in last, the shop still donated the £200 Gary could have won to his chosen charity.

Manager Chris Singleton said: “It was good day. We had a lot of new customers and a great atmosphere.”

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