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Apart from the main event, there were some excellent fights on the Johanneson – Fehintola undercard last night. It was a really entertaining evening, people all around the Barnsley
Metrodome stood on their feet, applauding the contests.
Welterweight John ‘Fireball’ Fewkes came out to huge support against tattooed opponent Scott Haywood of Derby. A confident Fewkes looks skilful as he trades with the taller, rangy – “Super Scott” in round one. But a chip of a punch from Haywood provokes a cocky grin from Fewkes.
Haywood is cut on his right brow during an action-packed second round but then Fewkes looks under pressure now as Haywood increases the work-rate, maybe sensing some urgency from his cut. Team Haywood are claiming it’s a clash of heads which has led to the damage around his eye. The crowd are really noisy, chanting “Super, Super Scott, Super Scotty Haywood!”
This is a close contest, first Fewkes has the upper hand, then Haywood takes the lead. Not surprising that the referee has them just one point apart with Fewkes winning on points 77 – 76
Fewkes dashes straight over to Haywood and holds his arm aloft, giving him the respect he deserved. Everyone stands up to applaud both boxers for a really entertaining fight.
John Fewkes – Scott Haywood
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Jason “2Smooth” Booth of Nottingham vs. Abdul Mougharbel of Huddersfield at bantamweight.
After a long-spell out of the ring, Jason Booth marked his come back with a points win over Mougharbel. After a steady start by both men, Booth gets his confidence in the fifth round as he hurts Mougharbel with a couple of shots.
Brother Nicky Booth shouts encouragement from ringside throughout the contest. Jason Booth wins on points 59 – 55 and afterwards, the victor said that he’d enjoyed the fight!
Jason Booth – Abdul Mougharbel
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Brian Magee of Belfast vs. Paul David of Sheffield at super middleweight.
From the stable of Dominic Ingle, Paul David was encouraged to “fence” Magee by his corner (this is a technique which looks like you’re fly-fishing without the rod!)
David goes down in round four but it looked like a slip, and an eight count was delivered.
David took a few good shots but Magee was bloodied from his nose and Dominic
shouted that his nose was “busted”! David is on the ropes quite a bit as Dominic shouts out to him.
Promoter Frank Maloney is clearly enjoying this one as he laughs while watching by
the ropes. In the sixth and final round, David is cut on his left brow before Brian Magee wins on points 58 – 56.
Brian Magee – Paul David
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David Dolan of Sunderland vs. Paul King of Sheffield at heavyweight.
Dolan won on points 40 – 37
David Dolan – Paul King
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Gary Woolcombe of Welling vs. Alex`Stoda of Wisbech at light middle
After receiving a low blow in round four, Stoda came back with a head butt which cut the head of Gary “Hotstuff” Woolcombe, who wins as Stoda is disqualified for his transgression.
Gary Woolcombe – Alex Stoda
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Ross Burkinshaw of Sheffield vs. Rob Bunford of Wales at bantamweight.
Burkinshaw of “The Rifles” wins by TKO in the first 30 seconds of round one.
Tony Salem of Finchley vs. Czaba Andras at light heavy.
Salem won by stoppage in round two against last minute contender Andras.
Tony Salem
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Gavin Smith of Bradford vs. Gatis Skuja of Bethnal Green at middleweight.
Draw.
Gavin Smith – Gatis Skuja
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