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Local boxers conquer ring at bowlo fight night

11 Mar, 2010 12:18 PM
It was another successful fight night for local boxing event coordinator Ian Stapleton at Satruday night’s Nambucca Heads Bowling Club boxing event.

Of the 18-fight schedule nine boxers represented Nambucca Heads in front of a crowd of more than 300 people.

The main fight for the Northern NSW Title was won by local boxer Adam Partridge.

Partridge went up against Kempsey’s Richy Davis, who had nine fights and three loses under his belt.

Partridge, with two fights and one win to his name, methodically and clinicly wore down the evasive Davis, coach Ian ‘Sparra’ Stapleton said.

Adam’s fitness and skill prevailed in the ring to win a crowd-pleasing fight – so satisfied, spectators threw their coins into the ring after the final round.

The first official female fight on the north coast was also battled out on the night between Bowraville local Polly Farrell and Ashley Pilgram from Port Macquarie.

“Polly put up a gallant effort, but got caught up in the moment with nerves, and adrenaline took over,” Sparra said.

“With a bit more training and sparring, she will be a force to be reckoned with with in women’s boxing.”

Fourteen-year-old Jake Hoban was another great effort in the ring. He took on a 17-year-old kick-boxer. However, Hoban proved the talented boxer he was and won his fight against his Tamworth rival.

Waide Colston would have to be the unluckiest boxer in the gym, Sparra said.

“Although he fought a great fight, he went down on split points... again.”

Jack Brunell, 14, fought his first fight on Saturday night against a 16-year-old kick-boxer with fight kick fights under his belt.

Brunell fell short of victory only through losing on points.

“But if he sticks with it, he will be a great boxer in the future,” Sparra said.

Col Scott was unable to be matched for Saturday’s fight and instead took part in an exhibition bout, in which he fought well.

“Billy Lindsay fought well, but his Port Macquarie opponent’s long reach and pace put Billy of his fight plan, however it was a good learning kerb for the young boxer,” Sparra said.

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