 He defended the title once against fellow Briton Tony Sibson before losing the belt in 1987 to Thomas Hearns.In 1989 he re-captured the Vacant WBC Light Heavyweight Title with a win over American Tony Willis, but lost the title in his first defence to Jeff Harding.In 1990 he won a rematch with Harding via 7th-round KO, recapturing the title.