Superb championship performances from Downend boxers

straight for Jack from the first bell but using clever, composed boxing the Downend boxer scored well in the first two rounds.

The final round saw the determined Palluv make a superb last effort, however it was the Bristolian who took the judges' decision, in a bout that couldn't have been any closer.

things to come.

It is a measure of the character of our young people that they can participate at the highest level under the extreme demands and discipline required in the sport to be able to conduct themselves as ambassadors for the city - we are so proud.

On May 6 Jack Foster (16) headed to Taunton to face home boxer Palluv Bhandari (Blue Flames).

The Taunton boxer came

Congratulations to Downend boxer Andrew Cutting, who passed his initial Royal Air Force training and received the Mayor of Aylesbury Trophy, which is awarded to the recruit who has demonstrated the greatest determination and perseverance during basic recruit training. Also congratulations to former Downend boxer Wes Taylor, who has passed out as a firefighter.

We couldn't be prouder!

Craig Turner