Tom Cave, aged 12, in action

Charlotte Leslie’s support of boxing in North West Bristol continued as she celebrate the success of the National Smelting Company’s amateur boxers at a recent show.
Charlotte is president of the Avonmouth-based NSC and is delighted to see the club going from strength to strength, as its boxers progress and it enjoys a new, self-funded club house.
Four young amateur boxers from the NSC took part in the From Boxing Show held on Friday January 22nd.

Tom Cave, aged just 12, won a points victory against Harry Bryant of the Trowbridge Boxing Academy.

The 15-year-old Cory Ciati lost a close points decision against Will Holt from the host club, before welterweight Sam Fitzgerald won on points against Frome’s Jake Toogood.

Finally, senior middleweight Shane ‘Da Bomber’ Brown managed a strong victory over his more experienced opponent, Alan Wilson of Blackmore Vale ABC. Shane’s win included a third round standing count after repeatedly catching his opponent with his hard overhand rights.

Club coach Garry Cave said: “To get three wins from four bouts and away from home was a fantastic result for the club. I’m really pleased for the lads and they deserve all the success in the world.

“We’ve had a great start to the New Year with NSC juniors Jerry Connors and Dan Shackell both winning the Sunday before at the Forest Oaks show and we’ve had 25 wins from 35 bouts this season.”

Commenting, Charlotte added: “It is so good to see the hard work of Garry and his boxers paying off. These young men can be role models and an inspiration to many young people, and are testament to the benefits that boxing can have for young people. ”

To take up boxing for the NSC contact Garry Cave on 07876 233621. The clubs trains on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights from 7 till 8.30pm at the Smelters Gym next to Avonmouth Rugby Club, Barracks Lane.