Four young Cleator Moor boxers were back out on the road again this weekend in the prestigious Manchester Box Cup tournament.
On Saturday, July 26, two boxers boxed in the semi-finals.
Jim Connors boxed MJ McDonagh from Ardwick Lads Boxing Club, Manchester, winning unanimously with an impressive performance.
Alfie Hall boxed Archie Ward from United ABC again, impressing the judges and winning unanimously, Alfie and Jim booking themself a place in Sundays finals day.
Also in action on the Saturday was Alfie Richardson. Alfie boxed Owen Lloyd from Keatseys ABC in the under 42kg final.
In a close, entertaining bout, Alfie deservedly took home the gold medal.
On Sunday, Alfie Hall boxed Chad Murphy of West Warwick’s ABC in the under 47kg. Alfie came up short with the referee stopping the contest prematurely in the first round.
Alfie missing out on the gold to take home the silver medal.
Jim Connors boxed Dylan Campbell from Wildcard ABC in the under 44kg final.
With another impressive performance, Jim fought his heart out, boxing to instructions, and stopped his opponent in the second round.
Bringing the gold medal home to Cumbria. Harvey Clark also represented the club on finals day on Sunday.
Harvey showed great heart and determination, but came up short against Patrick Horvath from Untouchable ABC in the under 42kg final.
Club coaches Arron Adair and Des Mattinson said they were really proud of how all 4 boxers fought this weekend.
Picking up two golds and two silver medals in one of the country’s biggest boxing tournaments just shows the hard work and determination that these kids show day in and day out.
Cleator Moor ABC will be hosting an annual presentation night in August to award their boxers for the successful year of boxing they have had.
The date of the presentation night will be announced on social media in the coming days.
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