The Novice Championships were held over Sat 30th & Sun 31st in the Timecapsule Coatbridge. Northwest ABC had FIVE entries for this tournament. Craig Best, Jacqueline Ralston, Jason Butcher,Michael Glover & Kyle Sayers. Unfortunately no other entries were present for Craig Best and Jacqueline Ralston who missed their opportunity to compete.This was Jason Butchers first competitive bout, adding to this pressure was the the size of the crowd present. Unfortunately Jason sustained a heavy body blow & injuries to his ribs. RSC. Jason knows what level is required & will come back stronger & more determined for the future.
Michael Glover competed in the final's of the 1994 66kg class. Michael had been carrying a niggling injury for some time that came back to bight him in round one. Due to a hand injury Michael failed to continue after round one.
Kyle Sayers was gloved up,head gaurd on and ready to enter ring one, when it was announced that there would be no more contest!!!! Kyle and his opponent had weighed in at 9am on Saturday, both boxers were then told they would not compete until the sunday. Then to wait until 7PM on the Sunday and told you would not be competing at all was a major blow to both boxers. Hopefully this bout will be re-arranged for a show in the near future.
TEAM NORTHWEST WILL RE-GROUP & RETURN STRONGER THAN EVER !!!
