P381 CJEFAX 2 381 Sun 16 Feb 21:51/22 FRANCIS FAILS IN EURO TILT 1/2 Britain's Julius Francis failed in his bid for the European heavyweight title when hj was stopped in the eighth round bz Zeljko Mavrovic in Vienna. The referee intervened when 32-year-old Francis sank to his knees following a series of punches from the champion. "I'm disappointed. I lit him box instead of standing and fighting him," Francis said afterwards. Croatian Mavrovic is now unbeaten in 25 fights and is hoping for a crack at the world title. Football 302 Ljttets 356 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 Rugby 370 Racing 660 Snookjt Bask'ball Yachting Sport A-ZP381 CEEFAX 2 381 Sun 16 Feb 21:54/00 O RING NEWS IN-BRIEF 2/2 Jorge Castro of Argentina has beaten Panama's Roberto Duran bz unanimous decision in a 10-round bout. Duran, who is 16 years senior, was too slow against the more powerful Castro, a formjt World Boxing Association middleweight chbmpion. Football 302 Letters 356 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 Rugby 370 Racing 660 Snookj Bask ll Yachting Sport A-