RESULTS FROM 1ST AUGUST AT COLNE MUNICIPAL HALL Another sell out VIP show at this great venue produced a cracking show ALISTAIR WARREN The Chris Aston trained scrapper beat Davy Jones on points after dominating the majority of the contest with a high work rate. SHAYNE SINGLETON The Colne ticket seller got a stoppage win on his pro debut against Jason Thompson. With a huge following in his home town Shayne was a bit tense at first but soon relaxed working behind double jabs and sent the crowd while with a barrage of punchers in the 5th which saw the referee jump in. STEPHEN JENNINGS After 102 amateur contests - including a narrow 16-14 loss against Devon Alexander when fighting for England v USA - he took the pro game very Quickly catching Carl Allen with great hooks to both body and head . The veteran had to use all his experience to over come the early onslaught and had minor success himself when Stephen faded a little in the last round , but it was an impressive debut overall. TERRY FLANAGAN Keeps improving with every fight and moved to 3-0 with a points win over Michael OGara who gave his all in a very entertaining fight that saw Terry require 3 stitches after a had clash. Terry always had the edge in speed and class but was pushed all the way by a game competitor who charged forward at every opportunity. CHRIS OBRIEN Fight of the night saw Chris draw with William Warburton in a contest that swung from round to round in non stop action . Chris won the opener but walked onto a uppercut in the 2nd which nearly had him over and he did well to hold and get through the round. The following rounds were all close but Chris earned at least the draw with a good closing round despite being nutted and finishing the last minute with blood running in his face 7 stitches were required. STUART McFADYEN Got a good 4 round out against the tough Sid Razak in a fight he completely dominated for 3 rounds before having a free for all in the fourth which the crowd loved. Stuart will next fight Jamie McDonnell for the English title on October the 16th in what should be a great contest. YASSINE EL MAACHI Beat Alex Spitko over 4 rounds in a hastily arranged contest after Geared Adjetovic was pulled out due to his work permit not coming through on time. Yassine was in charge all the way but was a bit flat after being up for the challenge of Geared which VIP promoter Steve Wood had made as it was a fight he wanted to see and he said after the show that he would try and make it again as soon as the problems are sorted out. WWW.VIPBE.CO.UK - Has tickets available for the 8th August event in Southport which is Co headlined by home boy Mike Stafford and the much anticipated clash between Rick Goddins and Darren Askew. Four other well matched bouts make this an event worth turning out for.
You come on in here.... in... then out, no hello.... no goodbye.:-( The regulars are insisting you spend at least 15 minutes on the Choi thread you know.:nono
Alright, we'll let you off..... this time!:roll: I don't think you're ready for the Choi thread anyway.... come to think of it, I don't even think Choi is either?
great show stegsie,me and blue were there cheering the locals on,was impressed with shane,sparred with him down sandygate a few times,much improvment there. the jennings lad was very impessive,against a experianced pro like allan,this is how prospects should be matched! mcfadden again loves a scrap,is a good boxer but gets to much involved when no need to,but ****,dident we all. chris looked flat though,needs to use his jab more,had a great jab in the am's,. a great show all night,good to see jeff t in the flesh,but no chinwag,always rushed to the bar at the end of every fight,i blame blue the alkie
Yeah gutted we didn't get a chance to meet pal. Cracking show stegsie as always.... VIP is keeping northwest boxing alive.
