Scarborough's Harry Ingle claims Yorkshire Challenge Belt victory

Returning to action after a short break due to injury, James Rodgers was the next local boxer in action against Lyric Daggett of Titans BC (Sheffield).

Both young men proceeded to entertain those present with three excellent rounds of skilllful boxing, the local man made good use of his reach behind a sharp jab and sound footwork in order to open his opponent’s defence before then landing fast, accurate, blows before moving out of range of any counter shots.

As the bout progressed it became clear that Rodgers was building up a tidy points lead. However, the Sheffield man kept trying to land a shot that would perhaps turn matters in his favour.

Both boxers provided excellent entertainment to the final bell, when a much-deserved points decision was then given to Rodgers.

Having witnessed his club colleague miss out on victory another Titans ABC boxer, Nicholas Marinsek, was looking for some form of revenge when he faced Scarborough’s Joe Marshall.

Both young men were quick to exchange heavy blows during an action-packed opening session that yet again brought cheers from an excellent Scarborough crowd.

Both demonstrated good use of quality blows, combined with good footwork and tight defences, a combination that resulted in three pulsating rounds of high quality boxing. And it was difficult to pick a winner for many of those present.

As such there was little surprise that it was a tight split decision that was announced before the decision was given to Marinsek.

After a five-year break, Scarborough ABC boxer Josh Jones looked to shake off the cobwebs as he returned to the ring to face Wellington ABC boxer, Matthew Stevenson.

Both young men gave their best over three tightly fought rounds of action that at times saw a clash of styles result in the referee being called upon to separate both boxers.

Again the judges’ scorecards were called upon before a points decision victory went the way of the visiting boxer, Jones demonstrating that there is still plenty left in the tank for when he is next in action.

The final bout of the evening was a contest for the vacant under 90kg Yorkshire Challenge Belt between Scarborough’s own Harry Ingle and the talented Eastburn ABC boxer, Max Robinson.

As the referee brought both boxers to the centre of the ring to receive their final instructions it was very evident that Ingle would indeed have his work cut out to overcome the considerable height and reach advantage of Robinson.

That said as the bell sounded to commence proceedings the roar and encouragement from the Scarborough crowd was immense as they immediately got behind their man.

Unfortunately, Robinson showed no signs of any concern as he immediately set about throwing long straight shots to keep his opponent at arms length.

Working behind a high defence and looking to slip under the sharp jab of Robinson, Ingle was also enthusiastically cheered on by his uncle and former World Featherweight Champion, Paul Ingle.

Despite Ingle’s efforts to close the gap between himself and his opponent, it was Robinson who threw what looked to be a telling right hand to the top of Ingle's head. However, if the blow did have any effect on him, Ingle hid it well and continued to target the body of his opponent.

With his opponent backing off towards the rope Ingle threw a heavy overhand right to the side of Robinson's head that appeared to cause him to stumble into the ropes before the referee intervened in order to give a standing eight count over an unsteady Eastburn boxer.

When the referee then waved for the action to continue Ingle was again on the front foot and further exchanges followed before the bell brought the round to an end.

It was during the one-minute break that followed the bell, that although a brave Robinson wanted to continue, a decision was made by the Eastburn’s cornerman to retire his boxer from the bout. Consequently the referee then waved the bout over in favour of Ingle.

This was in turn followed by an almighty roar as Ingle’s arm was raised in victory, followed by the Yorkshire Belt being fastened around his waist to finish off a fantastic evening of boxing.