Issue #17

Welcome to issue #17 of Hastings Westhill ABC's newsletter.

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"Ask The Ref"

Referee brothers Rees and Peter Hopcraft are on hand to answer your questions.

Between Rees and Peter there is very little that will go unanswered so don't hesitate to send your questions via email

All questions and answers will be published in this, our regular newsletters for the benefit of all.

"Home Show "

Hastings West Hill ABC are holding our next home show on December 8th at:

Bexhill Athletic Club, Little Common road, Bexhill-on-sea, TN39 4HU

Boxing commences at 7:30 p.m.

"Boxing Action "

Senior ABA Novice Area Finals, Southhampton - Nov 18th:

Sunday 18th December was the start of a poor run of luck for Dave Warren who was featuring in the U 64KG Class A Southern Counties Final against Scott Durman (Golden Ring) hosted by Golden ring in Southampton.

Dave by his own admission boxed poorly and was devastated not to have at least pushed Scott much harder for his points victory he landed over Dave, as he desperately wanted to progress further in the competition.

As it transpired however, had he won, it wouldn't have made a difference as a week later Dave suffered a shoulder injury that could potentially keep him out for the rest of the season. Further to his initial disappointment Dave will now miss the opportunity to box in front of his friends and family on the club's home show.

Unfortunately Dave is not alone in his disappointment as club captain Barry Buchanan ripped the muscles in his lower back during sparring, an injury that will keep him out of the gym until after christmas.

GET WELL SOON DAVE AND BAZZA

Shaun Attrell and Dennis "Butch" Buchanan boxed on the same bill as Golden Ring ABC had sensibly organised support bouts to bolster the afternoon's entertainment.

Shaun, who came prepared (see left photo) boxed against Golden Ring's rising international star Iain Weaver over 4 X 2 minute rounds and came very close to securing victory in his opponent's back yard, pushing Iain to the narrowest of majority points decisions.

Butch was up against 20 year old southpaw Tommy Watson (Golden Ring) again over 4 X 2 minute rounds.

Tommy who has recently progressed to the national 1/4 final of the novice event having beaten Royal Marine Nazaripour in the pre 1/4 final was just a bit too slick on the day and secured a unanimous decision over Dennis "Butch Cannon" on this occasion.

Both Shaun and Dennis are looking to bounce back with strong displays on the home show.

Junior ABA Novice Finals, Wythenshawe, Manchester- Nov 24th:

November 24th and it was off to Manchester for Dave Bishop and his charge James "Paddy" McMahon, who came within 3 points of resting the Junior Novice class A U-63 Kg crown, losing 11 - 8 to Carl Burcher of Everton Red Triangle ABC.

Carl will have woken Sunday morning knowing he had dug very deep to secure his victory and no doubt had the aches and pains to prove it, as Paddy pushed him all the way, especially in the 3rd round when he rallied strongly to try and bridge the point gap.

It wasn't to be however, and Carl should be congratulated for the resolve he showed to secure his victory. Carl needed medical attention after the bout as his sugar levels had dropped worrying low due to the exertion he had endured.

Both boys should be very proud of their efforts, both clubs most certainly are!

Whitehawk ABC Show Moulescombe - Nov 24th:

On the same evening two West Hill boys were in action down south! Henry Woodman-Ball and Enrik Rrukaj were matched to box on White Hawk ABC's show held in Moulescombe, near Brighton, East Sussex.

Henry Woodman-Ball having secured two wins from his first two bouts suffered his first defeat losing narrowly against a more experienced opponent in John Lee King of Repton ABC. It was an excellent bout in which both boys boxed very well.

Enrik Rrukaj was to fair better as he secured an excellent points win over former Golden Belt finalist Michael Shannon of Marvels Lane ABC.

Enrik showed his true metal by bouncing back from a disappointing defeat in the Junior ABA Novice competition to box superbly. His coach Gary White was delighted with his performance and has implored him to continue in the same vein throughout the rest of the season.