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ATHA Bexhill8th December 2007

The West Hill ABC held it's annual Christmas Show at the ATHA Club, Bexhill-on-Sea on the 8th December 2007.

Head coach and matchmaker Dave Bishop managed to organise a show that contained 16 evenly matched quality bouts - No small feat given that he was competing against the lure of two of the years most eagerly awaited televised boxing events, involving Amir Khan and Ricky Hatton. Also given the time of year several boxers needed to pull out through illness, just days before the show.Paul Gates

The show's MC was once again West Hill ABC favourite Dave Harris. As stated so many times before, nobody does the job of MC better than Dave and as expected he delivered the goods with a burning passion for boxing that shines through in his commentary as events unfold.

The shows success was secured by the attendance and officiating of Eddie Bryant and his colleagues from the Sussex ABA to whom we would like to send our thanks and also take this opportunity to send our best wishes for a enjoyable Christmas and prosperous New Year.

Inside the ring the action was controlled by Paul Gates and Harry Slater who both did a sterling job, ensuring the action flowed continually. Every bout was highly entertaining while fair and correct to the rules of the ABA.

We would further like to thank all those who assisted in any small way with organisation, from placing posters in shop windows to helping with the ring set up, there are far too many to mention but you know who you are!

Final words of thanks must go to all the boxers and coaches who attended and the clubs they represent, those being:-

   
  • ATHA ABC - Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
  • Bromley & Downham ABC - Kent
  • Finchley & District ABC - North West London
  • Hillcrest ABC - Newhaven East Sussex
  • Hornchurch & Elm Park ABC - Essex
  • Horsham ABC - Horsham, West Sussex
  • Lynn AC - South East London
  • Moulescoombe ABC - West Sussex
  • New Addington ABC - South East London
  • Romford ABC - Essex
  • Snodland ABC - Kent
  • The Reach ABC - Sladegreen, Kent
Kyle Logan won the best boxer of the night award

Show Report - Junior Bouts
Larry Ward New Addington ABC
Henry Woodman-Ball Westhill ABC

A very close all action contest that saw Henry take a unanimous decision - 2 Boys to watch for the future.
Liam Budd Snodland ABC
Martin Kerrigan Romford ABC

Two lads having their first ever bout - Well done to both and best wishes for the future. Martin secured a unanimous point win.

Luke Greenfield Horsham ABC
Kyle Logan Westhill ABC
Kyle was awarded the "Best Boxer of the Night" award for his majority points win over Luke, it was well deserved as his obvious talent shone through for all to witness.
Sean Londers Hornchurch Elm Park ABC
Luke Destin Westhill ABC
Sean won by a majority points decision in what turned out to be a battle of two very strong boys going toe to toe. Very Close!
Torrion O'Brien The Reach ABC
Enrik Rrukaj Westhill ABC
Enrik continued his winning ways with a hard fought unanimous points win over Torrion.
George Jupp Bromley & Downham ABC
Ben White Westhill ABC
Bout 6 was contested over 4 X 2 minute rounds between two established talents, with in Ben White being edged out by a unanimous points verdict by George.
Bill Perry The Reach ABC
John Kerrigan Romford ABC
The 7th bout of the evening and a second Kerrigan brother from Romford ABC secured a victory in his first bout, this time by a majority points decision.
   
Show Report - Senior Bouts
Luke Blackstone Moulescoombe ABC
Billy Drohan Finchley & District ABC
The 1st senior bout of the evening was a real David and Goliath affair with Luke using his advantage in height and reach to just edge out Billy.
Stacey Beadle Snodland ABC
Dennis Buchanan Westhill ABC
In one of the most competitive bouts of the evening Stacey rallied in the final round to snatch a majority points decision over Dennis.
Alasdair Gauld Bromley & Downham ABC
Kiel Peake ATHA ABC
Two senior debutantes did themselves proud and pushed each other to near exhaustion with Alasdair winning by a unanimous decision.
Glen Boden New Addington ABC
Shaun Attrell Westhill ABC
In what for many was the best senior bout of the evening Shaun out manoeuvred Glen with some excellent boxing skills to win by a unanimous points decision.
Edward Lawrence Moulescoombe ABC
Toande Ladele Lynn Ac
After a committed onslaught from Toande, Ed was retired by his corner during the first round, having received a nasty cut over the left eye.
Darryl Setterfield New Addington ABC
Carl Turner Westhill ABC
Darryl rallied well to overcome a potentially substantial points deficit and stop Carl in the 3rd round.
Terry Freeman ATHA ABC
Ben Grumbrell Horsham ABC
Home favourite Terry was unable to secure the win his followers were hoping for as Ben's strength and accurate punching ensured he won by a unanimous points decision.
Michael Ward Bromley & Downham ABC
Billy White Westhill ABC
By his own admission Bill got off to a very slow start and took some unnecessary blows in the first that meant he was playing catch up. He had work to do but was denied the opportunity to prove his metal when Michael suffered a moment of madness and insulted the referee, he later refused to apologise when given the opportunity to continue and was therefore disqualified. Hopefully lessons will be learned from this bout from both boxers.
Dan Yeoell Hillcrest ABC
Steve Garlick Westhill ABC
The final bout of the night was the shortest as Dan began an onslaught from the opening bell that caught Steve cold and resulted in a 1st round stoppage.

Pictures were kindly supplied by Jay Weaver
 
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