Jones, Doran, Thomas - Deeside

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Wales wrote:Retired as far as im aware, beat Jim Rock didnt he... or did he lose? There was a documentry about him a couple of years ago, he did 90% of his training on his own (self-trained) in a barn on his farm! Only about 10% was done ina proper pro gym.

There are two identical twins form up the valley, Llanrwst and beyond way, who were multiple schoolboy ABA champions. One has turned to EBF, the other to cage fighting now. They could've been very very solid pro's with the right opportunity and guidance. Steve Schofield from Rhyl, Luke Bannister from Colwyn Bay, Dan Hogan form Llandudno, Lee Quinn from Colwyn bay can all, or could all, be decent enough pros, win more than lose. The pick of them will probably be 16year old Dan Hogan who currently trains with the Welsh under 18 squad and whos father runs Llandudno ABA. Lee Quinn is a waba champion. I think Schofield has gone to EBF, and Bannister works on the roads but still does a bit of Amateur stuff.

Martin knows more about the amateur scene than I do. Theres also a lad in prestatyn who looked the dogs baleros when he trained with us, he was something like 67-5 amateur record and had won a couple of national titles along the way. Forget his name though.
The twins? Rhydian and Steffan Hughes? They had a lot of ability....

Bannister would make a great pro - has a huge punch and skills - but I think he's been in and out of the game over the last two years for personal reasons
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Re: Jones, Doran, Thomas - Deeside

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Hello its Steffan here one of the twins from Llanrwst. Just to let you know that i am still boxing and have done what Tommy farr did and moved to london. I am a pro now and will be having my first fight on the 25/08/09 in southampton. I did a bit of MMA/EBF boxing to earn a bit of money for me/girlfriend and son. Since moving down here a year ago I have got myself a trainer/manager/promoter thats keen to help me. Watch this space. ;-)
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I thought Thomas was doing a long stretch for armed robbery?
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Wales wrote:Retired as far as im aware, beat Jim Rock didnt he... or did he lose? There was a documentry about him a couple of years ago, he did 90% of his training on his own (self-trained) in a barn on his farm! Only about 10% was done ina proper pro gym.
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Good fighter, think he got frustrated by the lack of opportunity. beat and lost to Jim Rock (loss was his last fight) - also draw to Allan Foster (most people thought Jones won if I am not mistaken). Allan Foster was another good fighter in the "where are they now" bracket.

From what friends of Jones have told me he's in "reasonable" shape, busy with the farm. Would probably consider some offer but is realistic to know it probably won't happen.
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Jones comes from a few quid too, he never needed the money
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Jones did 90% of his training with the aberystwyth boxing club the other 10% was spent
travelling for sparring. He won and lost aganst rock both time's away from home. Allan only pulled
on a set of gloves at the tender age of 23, so with this in mind he did bloody well. Had he been
a pampered pooch could of gone a lot further.
Coco he's a farmer, so he wants money :bow: , drop a fiver next to him that be fun :box:
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nicnut wrote:Coco he's a farmer, so he wants money :bow: , drop a fiver next to him that be fun :box:
I used to sub-edit the exciting "Farm and Country" supplement of the Daily Post and half of the stories featured farmers with massive houses and brand spanking new, top marque Range Rovers complaining about money.
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:)

Latest on Doran and Jones, both fighting on September 26 in Deeside

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/boxing
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Hello there guys. Its Rhydian the other twin and I`m still at it. Its been a tough few years but I`ve turned a corner in my life and my goal this year is to get my British Boxing Pro boxing licence this year. I`m still in North Wales unlike my brother who has gone the Tommy Farr route, and Ive got excellent backing and a excellent trainer, coach and mentor.
I did also go the MMA road and EBF but it was just a way of making money for my kids.
2010 will be my year so keep a look out North Wales.

Take care guys.
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Re: Jones, Doran, Thomas - Deeside

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Nice one, I've PM'd you mate.....

Remember writing about you two 7/8 years ago as amateurs, makes me feel old. Good luck...
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