ABS took a Scotland squad comprising 3 male and one female boxer down to Sheffield on Friday to take on an England select as part of the ABAE Awards Night.
Josh Taylor continued his impressive run of form, overcoming fellow GB Development Squad member Antonio Counihan. The remaining three member of the Scotland squad; Stephen Tiffney, James Thomson and Stephanie Kernachan all gave good accounts of themselves against strong English opposition.
Coach Mike Keane, who travelled with the party along with Womens Coach Mark Geraghty said All our boxers did very well and on an evening which was being attended by boxing people from across the UK, showed that Scotland has a lot of talent coming through
The results were as follows
Talia Anthony (Eng) beat Stephanie Kernachan (Sco) 12-8
James Melvin (Eng) beat Stephen Tiffney (Sco) 7-3
Luke Willis (Eng) beat James Thomson (Sco) 11-8
Josh Taylor (Sco) beat Antonio Counihan (Eng) 7-4
