THE ENTERTAINER
Dring outworks Fash on music-laden show in Huyton on June 21, writes Elliot Foster from ringside
JOHN DRING continued his unbeaten run as a young pro with a hard-fought win overย Luke Fash.
The pair did battle at the Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park where Jamie Kirkpatrick was the third man. The fight formed part of the inaugural offering from David Nelson in his guise as Trinity Entertainment Boxing and secured more interaction from the crowd than previous affairs in an entertaining night featuring music acts.
That said, there was a slight lull in the action as the left glove of Scouser โDringyโ had to be taped, prompting Hullโs Fash to ask whether anybody had a pillow due to the length of the delay.
As we got back underway, both fighters were warned about the use of the head but it was Dring who came out on top after the referee turned in a tally of 40-37.
Widnesโ Josh Breeden kicked off proceedings by getting his professional career off to a flyer. The 21-year-old overcame Cambridge-based Gianni Antoh โ who arrived unaccompanied and had house second John Smith running his corner โ to the delight of the paying public.
Breeden was given sound advice by coach Terry Spencer throughout the fight and was warned against getting complacent. It was scored 40-36 and Breeden, who began showing some flashy skills in the final round, will be hoping to get out again sooner rather than later.
But there was disappointment forย Jay Plattย as he was beaten on his pro debut by Driffieldโsย Danny Little (pictured above). Liverpoolโs Platt was hurt early on and Littleโs corner implored him to plough forward in a bid to secure the win. At the end, Kirkpatrick gave it to him by 39-37.
The Verdict A solid start for Nelson in the promotional game as he looks to mix boxing and music.
FULL RESULTS
John Dring (133lbs 6oz), 2-0, w pts 4 Luke Fash (136lbs 2oz), 2-48-2; Josh Breeden (179lbs), 1-0, w pts 4 Gianni Antoh (177lbs 4oz), 1-4; Danny Little (152lbs), 8-57-2 (1), w pts 4 Jay Platt (150lbs 6oz), 0-1.
GOOD NEWS
Bennett beats Willington on June 22 in Worksop, now for title shot, writesย David Wainwrightย from ringside
IT was all good news for Doncasterโs unbeaten heavyweight Mark โBad Newsโ Bennett as he cruised to a comfortable 60-55 victory over Granthamโs Miles Willington at North Notts Community Arena.
Bennett dominated the durable Willington from start to finish and credit must be given to the Grantham fighter for hanging on, when on the receiving end of Bennettโs heavy right hands.
Patient throughout the fight, Bennett came into his own in rounds five and six with some hurtful combinations that left Willington glad to hear the final bell. The Doncaster man must now be in the mix for a Central Area title shot based on this performance.
There was controversy as local light-heavyweight Dylan Clegg moved stayed unbeaten with a 39-37 victory over Latviaโs Raimonds Sniedze on referee Shaun Messerโs scorecard. Worksopโs Clegg seemed a little nervous but did just enough in the final round to edge the contest.
Sniedze was that upset he stormed out of the ring upon seeing referee Messer raise his opponentโs hand.
Performance of the night came in the battle of two debutants at middleweight. Worksopโs Declan Cairns stopped over-matched JJ Smithjust past halfway in round three (timed at one minute 41 seconds).
Cairns shook off some early nerves to dominate the Kent-based Smith, who managed to find himself forced into the corner and offered no response to a dozen or more punches. This left referee Messer no option but to wave the contest off and delight Cairnsโ army of fans.
There were convincing shut-out victories (both 40-36) for Sheffieldโs Sonny Price and Doncasterโs Cameron Kaihu over Cardiffโs Rhys Saunders and London-based Italian Victor Edagha respectively. Both fighters gave Mr Messer his easiest jobs of the night with his scorecards.
The Verdict Cracking show and atmosphere at this JE Promotions show.
FULL RESULTS
Mark Bennettย (251lbs), 5-0 (1), w pts 6ย Miles Willingtonย (271lbs 10oz), 1-6;Dylan Cleggย (166lbs 6oz), 4-0 (1), w pts 4ย Raimonds Sniedzeย (173lbs 8oz), 13-48-2 (9);ย Cameron Kaihuย (161lbs 6oz), 2-0, w pts 4ย Victor Edagha(163lbs), 1-59-2 (1);ย Declan Cairnsย (155 1/2lbs), 1-0 (1), w rsf 3ย JJ Smith(158 1/2lbs), 0-1;ย Sonny Priceย (159lbs), 7-0, w pts 4ย Rhys Saunders, 3-17-1 (1).