HEAVYWEIGHT, HEAVY HITTER!

Gus Robinson’s pro boxing gym is well known for its talented “lighter” men like Nigel Wright, Michael O’Gara and Phil Boyle. However, Gus has a history with the heavyweights and in the late 80s and early 90s he had some of the best of British based in his Champs gym.

Now, there is another heavyweight on the scene – amateur star Gareth Beddows.Gareth is a member of Gus Robinson Developments ABC and he was a winner on the amateur arm of the organisation’s boxing show at Hartlepool Rugby Club.
Beddows defeated Birtley ABC’s Michael Ainsley at Mayfield Park in a real blood and guts battle.

The 28-year-old had the superior staying power and made his hard punching count. Ainsley played his part in the bout and suffered for his troubles, having his nose bloodied in the final round. Beddows deserved his unanimous decision, the judges marking it 14-12, 16-9, 10-8, while he also won the best boxer of the night prize.

There was defeat for Gareth’s team-mate Chris Noble, but he emerged with plenty of credit from a very close bout against Newcastle College ABC’s Chavez Pattinson. The Geordie looked a very capable boxer, but Noble had plenty of success, particularly as the contest wore on, scoring with his right hook and shots to Pattinson’s body. Unfortunately, the verdict went the Tynesider’s way, via a majority, the judges scoring it 16-12, 16-14, 10-12.

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