GB Champion Arrowsmith tops Northampton Card - Doghouse Boxing News Report

GB Champion Arrowsmith tops Northampton Card

By Paul McGee (Nov 17, 2011) Doghouse Boxing
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Kings Heath boxer Reuben Arrowsmith put in another scintillating performance at Cripps Recreational Centre, Northampton on Saturday night, drawing to a close a stellar season that saw the rising star capture Tri-Nations honours in Cardiff in July.

The charismatic youngster, coached by Arthur Daly, was given a stiff test in the under 62kg class by fleet-footed Louis Claridge from St Paul's Gym, Hull. Boasting an impressive background himself, the Yorkshire boxer had battled to the quarter finals of the national championships earlier this year and showed no sign of underdog status as he surged forward from the opening bell. The talented visitor set a frenetic pace, working well on the inside and digging in with effective shots which Arrowsmith looked to neutralise with long rights to the head.

A crunching uppercut to the body of Claridge midway through the second might have offset the visitor's momentum, but the tough Yorkshire fighter rallied back. Ultimately Claridge's come-forward tactics were his undoing, playing into the hands of counter-punch specialist Arrowsmith, who was able to pick his shots cleanly, maintaining consistent accuracy. Employing a measured, businesslike strategy, the King's Heath local showed off every one of the skills which had led him to championship honours, scoring a unanimous decision and contributing yet another win for the local club on the night.

'I just stuck to what Arthur told me,' Arrowsmith said of the win. 'I didn't know much about the guy but the first round, he came out quite strong. I stayed behind my jab, kept my range, then let my shots go - and he just kept walking onto them. I want to thank Arthur for putting the show on, James, Mark and all the other trainers - we've got a great club.'

Coach Arthur Daly added, 'I could see some of Reuben's shots were hurting, when he landed to the body, you could see him grimace. I'd maybe like to have seen him keep his guard up a bit more, but he knew what he was doing.'

Results Round-up

U36kg
Paddy Hanrahan (King’s Heath) w UD Cameron Healer (Mickey’s Boxing Academy)

U45kgs
Sean Scott (King’s Heath) w UD Cameron Smith (Nirvana)

U41kgs
John Thomas (Donnington) w MD Connor Hannifin (King’s Heath)

U42kgs
Mickey Dunne (Dale Youth) w MD Ben Vaughan (King’s Heath)

U36kgs
Stan Forskitt (King’s Heath) w MD Zac Davis (Hall Green)

U45kgs
Patsy Scott (King’s Heath) w MD Ricky Heavens (Dale Youth)

U45kgs
Ryan Conway (King’s Heath) w DQ Charlie Chaney (Hall Green)

U62kgs
Reuben Arrowsmith (King’s Heath) w UD Louis Claridge (St. Paul's)

Middleweight
Adam Elliot (King’s Heath) w UD Mohammedali Lohdi (Leicester)

U44kgs
Sam Daly (King’s Heath) w UD Kieran Campbell (Croxteth)

Featherweight
Oliver Avill (King’s Heath) w UD Warren Crane (Croxteth)

U55kgs
Kieran Conway (King’s Heath) w UD Jack Newham (Dale Youth)

U54kgs
Charlie Lee (King’s Heath) w MD Abdul Sultan (Donnington)

Middleweight
Sullivan Mason (King’s Heath) w UD Jack Hill (Blackbird Leys) .

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