4 x 3 Minute Rounds Lightweight Contest
Archie Sharp WPTS4 (40-36) Quasim Hussain
Lightweight Archie Sharp kicked off Box Nation’s first TV show of the year with a 40 -36 points win against Sheffield’s Quasim Hussein. Sharp used a strong jab to open the round strong coming forward on the front foot. Despite Hussein holding from the outset Archie got his hooks going early on causing the Sheffield man to sit on the ropes and take the pressure. A left uppercut slips through the guard of Hussein as Sharp finished the round strong and in control. The 2nd round started with a digging right body shot from Sharp as Hussein could only cover up and absorb the immediate pressure walking him back to the ropes with a flurry of hooks. His power and dominance continued throughout the 3rd and 4th rounds, Hussein managed to throw the odd wild hook but landed nothing to trouble Sharp who upped the work rate, used some great footwork to manoeuvre around the ring and saw the fight out with ease.
Referee Lee Cook scored the contest 40 points to 36 with Archie Sharp dominating every round, his career record moves to an unbeaten 3-0 as 2016 kicked off to a positive start for the Welling man.
8 x 3 Minute Rounds Super-Bantamweight Contest
Lewis Pettitt WTKO4 Krzstof Rogowski
Erith super bantamweight Lewis Petitt overcame frustrating and messy opponent Krzstof Rogowski to secure a TKO victory in his first fight back since his defeat against Bobby Jenkinson in September.
Petitt forced a 4th round stoppage over the Poland fighter who made it very difficult for him to find his rhythm in the opening rounds. Rogowski came straight at Petitt from the first bell tying him up and taking the fight to him, Lewis tried to stay on the back foot and create some space for himself but Rogowski was closing the gap and applying a constant flow of pressure. Petitt was clearly frustrated at Rogowski’s style of boxing and so were his fans as the fight moved into the 2nd round.
Rogowski was warned in the 2nd round for using his head as he continued to frustrate the Erith man, Petitt started getting his left hooks working well but was still being smothered as Rogowski came in and grappled.
Petitt started working his right hand in the 3rd round as he looked comfortable on the back foot and started picking his shots more, coming through strong with the double jab and inside left hook. Rogowski had a point deducted after throwing Petitt to the floor and continuously being warned about using his head on the inside.
At the beginning of the 4th round Lewis started finding his range well, creating distance and settling into his rhythm, Rogowski looked to slow. A digging right body shot sent Rogowski down to the canvas but he made referee John Hinds count, Lewis jumped straight onto him again and with the same shot he put him down to the canvas a second time. Rogowski barely made it to his feet before Jeff Hinds stopped the contest 2 minutes and 22 seconds into the 4th round with Rogowski in no position to continue.
This was a tough comeback fight for Petitt as he looks to rebuild himself and get back on track in 2016, despite a frustrating start to the fight Lewis’s power and class finally came through to defeat Rogowski in the 4th round where he found his rhythm and space to turn it around well.
4 x 3 Minute Rounds Super-Middleweight Contest
Billy Long (40-36) Keiron Gray
Chelmsford super middleweight Billy Long took his unbeaten career record to 4-0 with a clear 40-36 points win over Telford’s Kieron Gray.
After a cagey opening, Long got behind his stiff jab and worked the body of Gray with ease, Gray managed to return the odd counter to the body but Billy moved well and dominated the opening round behind his solid jab.
A big right hand in the 2nd round from Long looked to rattle Gray who done well to stay on his feet, Long continued his solid jabbing to the head and body doubling up and setting himself up on the front foot, Gray’s only option was to swing wildly and hope for a big shot to land but Long was too switched on as he kept a great distance and picked his shots well.
In the last 2 rounds Billy dug in some great body shots on the ropes making Gray drop his guard and came over the top with a big right hand. Long saw the fight out behind the jab with a composed stance.
The referee scored the contest 40 points to 36 with Long clearly winning every round and dominating the fight the whole way through.
4 x 3 Minute Rounds International Super-Featherweight
D.P CARR WTKO3 Aleksandrs Birkenbergs
Danny Carr looked very impressive and powerful on his 2nd outing as a professional stopping his opponent Alexsanders Birkenbergs in the 3rd round with a digging right body shot.
Carr came straight out on the front foot stalking Birkenbergs giving him no time to get his work off, every shot that Carr threw seemed to hold power and push Birkenbergs back. Birkenbergs took some big right hands in the opening round as he ended the round with a battered up face.
Birkenbergs tried to get some hooks working but was sloppy getting his hands back, Carr punished him with fast straight shots and a big right uppercut caused Birkenbergs’ nose to heavily bleed. In the 3rd round after a dominant opening, Carr landed a solid right body shot after a huge amount of pressure and Birkenbergs hit the canvas in agony and failed to make Referee Lee Cook’s count.
The stoppage came 1 minute and 22 seconds into the 3rd round with Carr looking impressive again, he really holds a lot of power in the super featherweight division and will be sure to go from strength to strength in 2016.
The Vacant IBF International Super-Welterweight Championship
Ahmet Patterson WTKO6 (2:52) Ryan Aston
East Dulwich hot shot Ahmet Patterson claimed the vacant IBF international super welterweight championship with a punch perfect performance over 4 time national amateur champion Ryan Aston.
The first round was cagey as both men looked in good condition entering the ring, Patterson worked the solid left hook as Aston came in with a strong double jab. Aston tried to make the fight an inside brawl but Patterson used his distance and sharpness to keep at range and dominated the first round behind his jab.
Aston came out trying to smother Patterson but again the Dulwich man uses his feet well to stay out of trouble and outsmarts Aston behind his heavy jab. The clash of styles cause the pair to get tied up a few times as Aston rushes in with some wild hooks, Patterson wobbles Aston with a left hook right hand as his power starts to show through.
In the third round both men didn’t want to take a step back turning it into the battle of the right hands, Patterson stayed composed under the pressure from Aston working short hooks well on the inside. Going into the 4th round Aston had no answer for Patterson who remained sharp and used some slick footwork to outwork Aston throughout. A huge right hand from Patterson looked to stun Aston as he held to survive near the end of the round, Patterson upped his work rate as Aston looked to loose his head movement after the onslaught of shots.
Patterson took full control in the 5th round showcasing his punch power and long range shots, he connected with a solid right hook that saw Aston fall to the canvas but was saved by the bell as referee Marcus McDonald began to count.
Patterson could sense the win in the 6th round and came straight out looking for the stoppage, Aston looked tired and a little all over the place but deserves a huge amount of credit as he bravely fought on but was floored for a second time with another massive right hook. Referee Marcus McDonald stopped the contest 2 minutes 52 seconds in the 6th round with Aston looking wobbled and in trouble.
Patterson displayed a masterclass performance and is one to watch in 2016, with a 17-0 career record he looks to pick up many more titles in the super welterweight division.
It is easy to mention Patterson’s brilliant punch power and classy boxing coming forward in this fight but his defensive work is just on another level, he remains awkward to hit, his footwork is sharp and he moves his head with such ease.
In the fight night programme Patterson said: “ I’ve been bubbling away for the last few years but I’m ready to burst through…The division in Britain is buzzing at the moment with Liam Smith as world champion and you’ve got Brian Rose, Liam Williams, Gary Corcoran, Jimmy Kelly and Joe Selkirk to name just a few. I’d like to face one of those names this year as I work towards my dream of winning a world title. I would love to pick up a British title on the way to prove that I’m the best in the country….but the world title is the one I have my sights set on!”
4 x 3 Minute Rounds Super Lightweight contest
Ben Smith (40-25) Dan Carr
Popular super lightweight Ben Smith outclassed well known journeyman Dan Carr over 4 round to secure his 2nd professional win. The noise inside the arena for Smith was amazing as he entered the ring inside the York Hall.
Smith stalked Carr from the outset showcasing his power and a stiff double jab to take full control from the first bell. Sharp body shots dig in from Smith as Carr is given no time to work, he keeps a high guard and is unable to return with the sheer amount of pressure from Smith in the 1st round.
Carr came out in southpaw stance in the 2nd round but Smith wasn’t fazed as his continued his pressure behind solid jabs and spiteful hooks. Smith picked Carr off with some sharp hooks as he rushed in wildly, Carr was warned for using his head by referee Lee Cook in the 3rd round as Smith looked to try and stop the durable Carr.
Smith came out looking for the stoppage in the last round but Carr was swinging wildly, he received a point deduction for hitting to the back on the head in the middle of the round. Smith saw the round out behind his straight shots and sharp footwork. Referee Lee Cook scored the contest 40 points to 35 as Smith controlled from start to finish.
4 X 3 Minute Rounds Super-Welterweight Contest
SAM McNESS (40-36) DUANNE GREEN
Young West Ham prospect Sam McNess proved his class again with a solid points victory over Norwich’s Duane Green on the packed York Hall show.
McNess came out on the front foot walking Green to the ropes and connected well with a sharp left hook right hand, he continued to stay tight and control the first round behind his jab.
The third round saw more body work from McNess who stayed patient and threw some spiteful left hooks, catching Green as he stepped in messily. Green connects with a wild right hand near the end of the round but Sam doesn’t look fazed as he stuck to his game plan and saw the round out.
In the last round McNess stuck behind his jab and stepped in with some spiteful hook walking Green back to the ropes looking for the stoppage. Referee John Hinds scored the contest 40 points to 36 for McNess who moves his record to 3-0 as he looks to build more in 2016 with great trainer Mark Tibbs.
The British Featherweight Championship
Ryan Walsh WKO5 (2:06) Darren Traynor
In the main event of the evening Walsh successfully made the first defence of his British featherweight title with a 5th round stoppage over Aberdeen challenger Darren Traynor.
Walsh won the British belt with a split decision over Samir Mouneimne in September of last year.
The fight started well with both men meeting in the centre of the ring and letting their straight shots go. The champion switched from body to head well with clear power behind his shots but Traynor stayed behind his jab as he held the longer reach to stay in the fight. A right hook connected from Traynor that knocked Walsh off balance in the second round, Walsh regained composure and got back to his boxing working his hooks to the body with ease.
Traynor suffered a cut above the right eye in the 3rd round due to a clash of heads but continued to battle on and wasn’t going to give it up without a fight. Walsh upped his work rate and began to take over in the 4th round.
The contest was stopped in the 5th round when Walsh knocked Traynor to the canvas with a huge right that connected perfectly inflicting the first loss of Traynor’s career. The visitor was counted out by the referee as he clambered to his feet looking dazed. The stoppage came 2 minutes and 6 seconds into the 5th round with Walsh looking powerful in the first defence of his British featherweight title.
- Brooke Streatfield / @Brookiestreat
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