Promoting and Developing Boxing In Scotland
With the ABS Scottish Youth Finals on Friday 19th March 2010 and the Seniors on 26th March 2010, tickets are now starting to sell fast via the Time Capsule sales hotline which is 01236 442604 or 01236 449572.
To avoid disappointment on the night it is recommended that tickets are purchased through the hotline which can be picked on the night.
Latest news from Delhi on 16.03.2010
There are no Scottish Boxers competing today. The team had planned on having a day of R&R but instead have a chance to train at the stadium. The coaches have organised training sessions with other countries at the venue.
This could prove to be invaluable as our boxers will get the chance to spar with possible opponents Commonwealth Games opponents in October this year.
A quick update on Stephen Simmons too – he was unwell yesterday before his contest but nevertheless wanted to compete. Towards the end of the bout he looked drained.
That means that every boxer has suffered from the dreaded Delhi Belly! Josh Taylor is complaining this morning he is the last to get it.
Some more photos from Delhi are below;
Latest news from Delhi on 15.03.2010
ABS has received fantastic news from Delhi that Callum Johnston has won his first fight in the 81kg category at the Federation Championships.
Callum was boxing Rodney Prosper from Mauritius;
Round 1 – Callum takes and early lead with two great shots 2-0
Round 2 – Callum receives a warning and his opponent makes a strong comeback scorring twice 2-2
Round 3 – Callum pulls out all the stops with his opponent receiving two standing counts and a final score of 7-2 to Callum.
This result means that Callum will be competing for Gold in the final against Dinesh Kumar of India 17th March. We wish Callum all the best for this and Hope that he strikes gold.
91 kg Stephen Simmons v’s Elli Agobi Kenya
Round 1 – Stephen started well but his opponent struck with a powerful shot and Stephen received a standing Count his opponent scored with another two good shots before Stephen replied 3 – 1.
Round 2 – both Boxers landed solid shots but the round ended with Stephen down 5 – 3.
Round 3 – An outstanding round from Agobi sees the Kenyan score 6 points and land some heavy shots. Final result 9-3 to Elli Agobi.
91+kg Ross Henderson v’s Parmjeet Samota India
Round 1 – Both Boxers were working behind tight guards but Samota managed to score with one heavy shot. Ross received a standing count ending the round 1 – 0 down.
Round 2 – Ross boxed well and was unlucky not to score. However his opponent landed some good shots and Ross received a second standing count score 5 – 1 down.
Round 3 -This round was very close Ross tried hard to get the points required final score 5 – 2.
Ross wins a bronze in the 91+ weight category.
The programme for the Youth Finals that will be held in the Time Capsule on 19.03.2010 will be as follows;
1993 Born Boxers (4×2 minute rounds)
51kg Flyweight
RED Corner Ryan Collins, Irvine Vineburgh
BLUE Corner- Colin Forbes, Noble Art
54kg Bantamweight
RED Corner – Matthew Coyle, Noble Art
BLUE Corner Steven McCall, Greenock
57kg Featherweight
RED Corner – Kevin Skey, Lochend
BLUE Corner – Thomas Brunton, Denbeath
60kg Lightweight
RED Corner – Martin McCord, Doon Valley
BLUE Corner – Sean Spence, Queensferry
64kg Light Welterweight
RED Corner – Hugh Gray, Glasgow Phoenix
BLUE Corner – Christopher Quinn, Garnock Valley
69kg Welterweight
RED Corner – Josh Cruickshanks, Zetland
BLUE Corner – Mark Docherty, Kingdom
75kg Middleweight
RED Corner – Robert Forrest, Fauldhouse
BLUE Corner – Kane Morphew Montrose
1992 Born Boxers
57kg Featherweight
RED Corner Lewis McFarlane, Noble Art
BLUE Corner – Michael Jamieson, Irvine Vineburgh
60kg Lightweight
RED Corner – Sean White, Leith Victoria
BLUE Corner Connor Law, Kelty
64kg Light Welterweight
RED Corner – Christopher McHale, Queensferry
BLUE Corner Martin Harkin, Clydebank Osprey
75kg Middleweight
RED Corner – David McPike, North West
BLUE Corner – Darren Tarr, Paisley
This can be downloaded from the documents section of the website also.
Further news from Delhi 14.03.2010
49 kG Iain Butcher Vs Peter Mungai Kenya.
1st Round – both boxers were working under tight defences but the Kenyan scored with 3 good shots mid way through the round.
2nd Round – no score both boxed well but no scoring punches landed.
3rd Round – Iain’s opponent picked up another point at the end of the round final score 4 – 0.
Latest news from Delhi 14.03.2010;
Action from this evening in Delhi is as follows;
Michael Roberts 56kg vs mdk wanniarachi (Sri Lanka)
Round 1 – Up 2-1
Round 2 – Michael down 6-3
Round 3 – Michael down 8-4.
Josh Taylor 60kg vs Jai Bhagwan India
Round 1 – Taylor down 3-0
Round 2 – Taylor down 5-1
Round 3 Taylor – received a waring and final score 7-1.
Steven Simmons vs Mnpreet Singh 91 KG
Round 1 – no score
Round 2 – Simmons leads 4-1
Round 3 – Simmons wins 6-1
An absolutely brilliant win for Stevie against an Olympic Class Boxer and a possible opponent in the Commonwealth Games in October 2010.
