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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.

News from 13.03.20120in Delhi

Day two of the Federation Championships which saw Ashton Brown in action for Scotland.

Aston Brown Vs Nvesh Gyadin Mauritius.

Round 1 Aston recieved a standing count early in the contest and did very well to recover the round ended 3 – o to his opponent.

Round 2 Aston worked very hard picking up two points but his opponent landed four good shots score 7 – 2.

Round 3 Aston stuck to his task very well but again his opponent picked up 2 more points final score 9 – 2.

More photos can be found below. The venue in these pictures will be the venue for Boxing in the 2010 Commonwealth Games;