Fortwilliam boxers to the fore at Home Show
Fortwilliam Boxing Club held its end of season Home Show at the Nevis Centre with 11 competitive bouts fought out under the governance of Boxing Alliance Scotland.
Josh Hunter.
Clubs from all over Scotland took part including: Wellmeadow (Blairgowrie), O’Neils (Blanytyre), Hamilton ABC, Immortal (Peterhead), Greenock ABC and Antonine (Clydebank).
Four local boxers stepped up to the challenge with 17-year-old Josh Hunter up first in his 56kg bout against R J Nisbett from Wellmeadow ABC.
In an evenly matched contest, Josh, who was giving away a bit of experience and weight, started slowly but came more into things in the second round - putting his opponent on the back foot with some nice combinations.
Round 3 saw the Fortwilliam boxer at his best but his Blairgowrie opponent took the bout on a 3-2 split.
Rhys Kennedy.
Next up for the host club was 19-year-old Rhys Kennedy (70 kg) against Hamilton boxer Blake Lockhart.
Rhys started on the jab and slowly worked his way into the bout with some nice footwork. In the next round his opponent tried to claw some points back but the Fortwilliam lad was having none of it and stepped the pace up with some really nice combinations and finishing with strong back hands.
Already two rounds up Rhys really went for it in the third and totally dominated. A strong finish saw him take a unanimous victory.
Rhys had to go to hospital after the bout with a nasty cut on his forehead and will be out of action for few weeks until it heals.
Toby Jackson.
Next local to take the stage was 18-year-old Toby Jackson (64kg) against Luke Stirling from O’Neils.
Toby has been unbeaten this season and carried his form on to this bout dominating the thirds with some unbelievable controlled, flawless boxing to get his hand raised with a unanimous decision again.
Ryan Cameron.
Top of the bill was 19-year-old Fortwilliam lad Ryan Cameron (70kg) against Connor McCabe (O’Neils).
With 15 bouts less than his opponent Ryan started on front foot, working his jab and trying to throw combinations but the Blanytyre boxer was being cagey, dealing with everything that was thrown at him and starting to fire back.
The bout really hotted up near the end of the first round as both boys really started to trade with each other.
The second round brought more of the same with both working tirelessly and exchanging beautiful combinations until Ryan landed two to three back hands and the referee jumped in to issue a standing eight count to the O’Neils boxer who was no doubt glad to hear the bell.
Saving their best till last the two young men demonstrated an amazing standard of boxing in the final round.
In an electric bout the boys struck back and forth and finished to a standing ovation from the enthusiastic supporters in the arena.
With everyone waiting on the result it was the home boxer who got hand raised in a 2-1 split decision.
Everyone in the arena really appreciated this bout with the Master of Ceremonies and Boxing Alliance officials agreeing that it was probably the best top of the bill they had seen in the Nevis Centre for 20 years.
Following the main cards Fortwilliam BC held their annual presentations.
Senior of the Season: Toby Jackson
Alan Walker Memorial Trophy (best achievement - winning an intermediate title): Toby Jackson
Fort William Tyre Service Trophy (gym mates vote for best trainer): Rhys Kennedy
John Donnelly Memorial Trophy (best junior/most improved): Josh Hunter
ASW Construction Trophy (most improved senior and best bout of the night): Ryan Cameron
Junior of the Season: Daniel Fronczek
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