Decisions go against Walcot boxers (From Swindon Advertiser)

Decisions go against Walcot boxers

7:20am Saturday 8th October 2011 in Boxing

Walcot junior boxers performed with credit but failed to gain the decisions at the Cheshunt ABC event in Hertfordshire, writes DAVE VEYSEY.

Thirteen-year-old Jimmy McDonagh was involved in a real humdinger with local boxer Tommy Smith.

Both of these youngsters are ranked in the country's top 10 for their age and weight, and royally entertained a packed crowd.

Last season’s national schoolboy semi-finalist appeared to land the cleaner shots, but at the end of three exciting rounds Smith was awarded a majority points victory.

Walcot chief coach Harry Scott said of the youngster: “That was Jimmy's first bout for about five months so he will improve for it, but I felt he did enough to win a close contest.”

Milo Bolton was making his debut against Ben Trainer from the host club.

The 11-year-old kept throwing left jabs and straight rights throughout the contest, but the home boxer was awarded a unanimous points decision.

His coach Lionel Macrea was pleased with his debutant, adding: “Milo boxed really well for his first time and many people ringside thought that he won it.

“If he keeps training hard he is going to be a real prospect for the future.”