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Basingstoke, Hampshire UK
10th May 2007.
Youth boxing development in north Hampshire given a boost
Basingstoke Boxers are all hoping to be matched for the Open Show to be held at The Academy snooker & pool hall, sports bar and live music venue on Worting Road on the evening of Saturday 26th May.
Due to the success of the boxing hosted at Carnival Hall it was decided that a second show would be hosted before the end of the Season for 2006/2007.
This is a charity fundraiser to support youth boxing development in north Hampshire and the club has been well supported by local businesses placing advertisements in the show programme.
Young local talent will be on show for a series of challenging bouts.
Stuart Third has been boxing for Basingstoke ABC over the past 3 or 4 years. As a senior, he entered the novice championships this season but, unfortunately, was defeated. Stuart is lucky this year to have gained individual sponsorship by W. S. C. Scaffolding of Basingstoke.
James McIntosh, also a senior, manages to fit his boxing into a very busy schedule. James plays football for Thatcham; he also coaches and plays tennis for Totally Tennis in Basingstoke.
Grant Neale (15), grandson of Charlie Neale who founded Basingstoke ABC, has had his first time at championship level travelling to Liverpool for the Golden Belt Championships, where he was defeated by the champion for 2006/2007.
Archie Hutchins who has been boxing for two seasons now, was also unlucky in the Golden Gloves, travelling to Stoke-on-Trent to be stopped in the second round. Since then Archie has bounced back winning 3/3, also managing a second round stoppage in Portsmouth.
Joey Clarke, a promising junior, is looking forward to boxing on home ground. Joey travelled to East Ham in London, where he fought a more experienced boxer for a skills round and demonstrated good endurance and great courage.
Xander Stagg made his debut performance at Carnival Hall in Basingstoke back in October 2006. He attends Costello Technology College and hopes to become a Doctor when he’s older. Xander also plays football for Down Grange under 12’s which won the league this year.
Special guest on the evening will be local boxer Jon Honney, recently crowned Southern Area Light-welterweight Champion.
Advance tickets (£10) are available on-line at http://www.academyclubs.com/; contacting The Academy, telephone 01256 327273. Anyone wanting further information or to reserve tickets on the door can do so by calling 0784 0947864.
Under 16’s can attend this event. Tickets priced £5 are available on the door or by calling 0784 0947864. There will be a dedicated soft drinks bar for under-18’s.
ENDS
Note to Editors
There are three Academy's currently in the South - Basingstoke, Boscombe and Eastleigh . All operate 24 hours, 7 days a week, and offer extensive Snooker, Pool and Nine Ball. Uniquely to The Academy venues, they now show live premiership football on Saturday & Sunday afternoons. In addition to this, professional Darts are available as well as huge satellite screens with surround sound showing live sporting events. Discreet but loaded fruit machines offer maximum payouts and that all-important thrill! The Fun Bars with their light refreshing décor offer a variety of entertainment for all ages, definitely not to be missed! The Basingstoke venue also boasts a function room and superb Chinese Restaurant.
(http://www.academyclubs.com/).
Photo: Contender Stuart Third
Media enquiries to:
Basingstoke, Hampshire UK
10th May 2007.
Youth boxing development in north Hampshire given a boost
Basingstoke Boxers are all hoping to be matched for the Open Show to be held at The Academy snooker & pool hall, sports bar and live music venue on Worting Road on the evening of Saturday 26th May.
Due to the success of the boxing hosted at Carnival Hall it was decided that a second show would be hosted before the end of the Season for 2006/2007.
This is a charity fundraiser to support youth boxing development in north Hampshire and the club has been well supported by local businesses placing advertisements in the show programme.
Young local talent will be on show for a series of challenging bouts.
Stuart Third has been boxing for Basingstoke ABC over the past 3 or 4 years. As a senior, he entered the novice championships this season but, unfortunately, was defeated. Stuart is lucky this year to have gained individual sponsorship by W. S. C. Scaffolding of Basingstoke.
James McIntosh, also a senior, manages to fit his boxing into a very busy schedule. James plays football for Thatcham; he also coaches and plays tennis for Totally Tennis in Basingstoke.
Grant Neale (15), grandson of Charlie Neale who founded Basingstoke ABC, has had his first time at championship level travelling to Liverpool for the Golden Belt Championships, where he was defeated by the champion for 2006/2007.
Archie Hutchins who has been boxing for two seasons now, was also unlucky in the Golden Gloves, travelling to Stoke-on-Trent to be stopped in the second round. Since then Archie has bounced back winning 3/3, also managing a second round stoppage in Portsmouth.
Joey Clarke, a promising junior, is looking forward to boxing on home ground. Joey travelled to East Ham in London, where he fought a more experienced boxer for a skills round and demonstrated good endurance and great courage.
Xander Stagg made his debut performance at Carnival Hall in Basingstoke back in October 2006. He attends Costello Technology College and hopes to become a Doctor when he’s older. Xander also plays football for Down Grange under 12’s which won the league this year.
Special guest on the evening will be local boxer Jon Honney, recently crowned Southern Area Light-welterweight Champion.
Advance tickets (£10) are available on-line at http://www.academyclubs.com/; contacting The Academy, telephone 01256 327273. Anyone wanting further information or to reserve tickets on the door can do so by calling 0784 0947864.
Under 16’s can attend this event. Tickets priced £5 are available on the door or by calling 0784 0947864. There will be a dedicated soft drinks bar for under-18’s.
ENDS
Note to Editors
There are three Academy's currently in the South - Basingstoke, Boscombe and Eastleigh . All operate 24 hours, 7 days a week, and offer extensive Snooker, Pool and Nine Ball. Uniquely to The Academy venues, they now show live premiership football on Saturday & Sunday afternoons. In addition to this, professional Darts are available as well as huge satellite screens with surround sound showing live sporting events. Discreet but loaded fruit machines offer maximum payouts and that all-important thrill! The Fun Bars with their light refreshing décor offer a variety of entertainment for all ages, definitely not to be missed! The Basingstoke venue also boasts a function room and superb Chinese Restaurant.
(http://www.academyclubs.com/).
Photo: Contender Stuart Third
Media enquiries to:
John Hicks M.IDM
Headline Promotions, Press & PR
Mobile: 07771 575 654
Fax: 0707 520 9717
http://uk.f867.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=john@headlinepromotions.co.uk
http://www.headlinepromotions.blogspot.com/
Keywords: Basingstoke ABC, The Academy Basingstoke, Boxing, Headline Promotions
Headline Promotions, Press & PR
Mobile: 07771 575 654
Fax: 0707 520 9717
http://uk.f867.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=john@headlinepromotions.co.uk
http://www.headlinepromotions.blogspot.com/
Keywords: Basingstoke ABC, The Academy Basingstoke, Boxing, Headline Promotions
