Boxing: Tom's win crowns top night
Published Date:
15 October 2008
A PACKED house roared their appreciation at Halifax Boxing Club's show this week as they were served up a treat with a high quality 12 bout card.
A host of young local boxers enjoyed success, with hot prospects such as Tom Gladwin and Mitchell Lisle showing their full range of talents and delighting club coaches Mick Rowe and Robert Paradise.
"We worked really hard to ensure that everyone had a great time and we were delighted with the turnout," said Rowe.
"The boxers performed brilliantly and the crowd was fantastic."
First into the ring at the sell out event was 11-year-old Frank Wilson, who showed fire and determination on his debut to see off Daniel Fletcher from the Sale West club by a unanimous decision.
Unbeaten Harry Sellers then kept his record intact with a convincing win over Levi Pattison from Hunslet, before Rashid Newton of Sharky's Gym in Leeds made light work of Sheffield's Ryan Henson with a first round stoppage.
Mitchell Lisle then stepped into the ring and the 14-year-old had the crowd on their feet with a stunning performance against Joel Aikenhead from Sale who saw stopped in the third round after a performance which earned Lisle the Junior Boxer of the Night award.
Matthew Robinson did well on his debut but was edged out by Tom Stead from Rawthorpe, while fellow debutant Jack Hayton had a terrific unanimous points win over Paul Ambler from Sharky's Gym.
Hassen Din then proved far too powerful for Buxton's Irwin Magno and the referee had no choice but to stop the contest in the first round before Jack Hopkinson overcame a brave Cain Adams after three tough rounds.
It was not all plain sailing with Luke Keliher disqualified for holding on against Joe Lampard of Buxton and national champion Scott Gladwin given a stern test by the more experienced Sean Ireland who took the bout on a majority decision
Richard Bitner's much anticipated debut lived up to expectation as he ripped into heavier opponent Gareth Carey, from the Tom Hill Club in Doncaster, with some thunderous body shots.
Carey was given a standing eight count in round three but mystifyingly took the decision, though Bitner had the consolation of winning the Senior Boxer of the Night award.
Last on the card was Scott Gladwin's younger brother Tom, and the finale was well worth waiting for as he stamped his authority on Ben Williams with some stunning uppercuts and great footwork, and thoroughly deserved his unanimous victory.
That classic contest set the seal on a very successful night's boxing which raised valuable funds for the flourishing club, and the organisation of the event and the entertainment level was praised by trophy sponsors Link Telecom.
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15 October 2008 8:25 AM
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