William pipped on points in a National Final as Peterborough PAL youngsters show good form
William McDonough of the Peterborough PAL Boxing Club just missed out on a national title in Kettering.
The 15 year-old took on a 6ft 5in fighter in the England Junior Under 80kg National Development Championship Final and was pipped on points by his very tall opponent.
McDonough was far from intimidated though and delivered some outstanding southpaw boxing in the opening round before his opponent fought back well to take the final two rounds of thrilling toe-to-toe action.
The local lad was disappointed, but it was a great achievement reach a final in his first attempt at the level.
Elsewhere, Peterborough PAL enjoyed two excellent victories at the Smokey’s ABC boxing show in Tilbury, Essex.
First into the ring was 14-year-old Oliver Plumb, competing at 48kg against an unbeaten opponent from Rockets Boxing Club. Facing a confident home favourite, Plumb produced a composed and determined performance, demonstrating excellent boxing skills and maturity beyond his years to claim a points win.
Luigi Pragliola (17) was also in action and he made a memorable competitive debut at 64kg against a tough opponent from Lowestoft ABC. His accurate punching, controlled aggression and impressive combinations saw him dominate all three rounds, forcing the referee to administer two standing eight counts before a comfortable points win was confirmed.
A couple of the club’s younger boxers were in action at the St Ives Boxing Club show.
Patrick James Maughan (13) faced a tough opponent from Suffolk, while David Constantin (12) stepped through the ropes for his first competitive bout against a youngster from Spalding.
Both boxers gave excellent accounts of themselves in closely contested bouts, but narrowly missed out on points victories.
And another young debutant Reuben Gregory (12) lost a close decision in a show at Maldon, Essex.