Results from Ally Pally
Results from Ally Pally
Anybody know the results from the non-televisied fights from the Alexander Palace. Particularly interested in a report in the Eastman vs Fearon fight. I'm a bit of a fan of Gilbert, I actually thought, prior to his problems, that he had more talent than Howard. Subsequently loses have proved me otherwise, but he's still a good fighter and I wish him well.
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Here's some reports from the non televised Ally Pally fights.
Battersea’s Gilbert Eastman seized the Southern Area Light Middleweight title from the clutches of Forest Hill’s Spencer Fearon last night in London by stopping the part time comic in four dominant rounds of power shots and cute counter punching.
Gilbert, brother of Howard, and former Commonwealth title challenger looked relaxed and patient from the off and set about stalking the rangy, loose limbed Fearon round the ring with a methodical and measured left jab.
Fearon, coming off a thrilling four round brawl with former champion David Walker looked in great physical condition for this fight, and had been given a full seven weeks in preparation for this contest, something he vehemently states he wasn’t given for the Walker humdinger.
Fearon started on the back foot, skipping round the perimeter of the ring as if a hole was in the centre of it that led to some dark, bleak place. That place could have been the clutches of Gilbert Eastman who controlled the centre of the ring purposely, and cut down the ring with an assurance and purpose that had not been achieved by David Walker in his fight against funny man Fearon.
The fist notable punch of the contest was ironically the same shot that would later finish events. Fearon bouncing back to the ropes, flung out a wild attack on Eastman, who cleverly countered Fearon with a pinpoint left hook to the chin that visibly shook him to his boots. Eastman’s vocal support roared on their fighter as he landed a volley of punches on Fearon that wiped the smile he had been carrying on his way to the ring, right off his face.
The next three minutes led to more of the same from Eastman. Gilbert looked sharp and compact defensively, and with the single shots Fearon was throwing he had no chance of penetrating the tight guard of the Battersea fighter. Fearon, still reluctant to enter the centre of the ring, was moving round the ring at speed but without certainty and on shaky legs, as time and time again Eastman would cut off the ring expertly and throw an accumulation of shots at Fearon that would leave him hanging for dear life.
In the 3rd Eastman concentrated more on an effective body attack, notably the left to the ribs, to try and slow down Fearon and puncture his tyres. It was beginning to take its toll on Fearon, as time and time again Fearon would be trapped on the ropes with nowhere to go. Eastman was bit by bit slowing Fearon down and dragging him into the kind of toe-to-toe battle he relishes.
The 4th round saw the fight concluded in predictable and dramatic fashion. Eastman bossing events and bullying Fearon up against the ropes rallied against Fearon with a series of rights over Fearon’s low left hand and then brought the left hook into play that clipped the chin of Fearon and sent him sprawling off the ropes and onto the canvas in a worrying manner. Fearon’s eyes were with Neil Armstrong on the moon and the fight was called off immediately, with no count needed.
Gilbert Eastman, with a dominant and highly impressive showing of counter punching skills and compact shot picking had grabbed the Southern Area title, formerly held by friend and Hennessy Sports team mate David Walker, and can now look to bigger and better things, notably a possible British title shot.
Other results
Matthew Thirwall TKO2 Dean Powell
Middleweight prospect Thirwall, with hands down by his side, picks shot effectively to bloody the nose and eye of the gutsy opponent, before referee Lee Cook has seen enough claret splattered on the canvas and stops Powell on his feet.
Lenny Daws Pts Ernie Smith
Hot prospect Lenny Daws romps to a comprehensive points win against a game by outclassed Ernie Smith. Daws impressive in range and out of range with his piercing jabs and straight punching. Smith takes Daws the distance for the first time in the young former ABA champion’s career with a mixture of guts, mauling, holding and good old scrapping.
Francis Barrett Pts David Kirk
Two southpaws, need I say more? Both guys tentative and waiting for the other guy to lead off first. Barrett was superior in most departments, and with his wasp like, stinging style, he out jabbed and outworked the brave Kirk who was taking part in his 61st fight.
Billy Corcoran Pts Martin Hardcastle
Cracking show opener between two evenly matched fighters. Hardcastle set a tremendous pace from the off and kept trying to walk down the younger Corcoran. Corcoran’s punch selection was something to behold at times, as he fired four and five punch combinations to the head and body of Hardcastle. ‘Hard’ by name, hard by nature. The fresher and more accurate Corcoran ran out a competitive points winner in a quality fight.
Daniel Cadman Pts Patrik Sito
The second pro fight in the career of Daniel Cadman saw him out box a game opponent and floor him with a cracking right cross in the final round. Cadman has impressive skills, and throws good combinations, but has a tendency to trade and drop his hands at times. Sito was ‘live’ and had his periods of success in the bout.
Steve Spartacus TKO1 Hastings Rasani
Armour clad Steve Spartacus shouldn’t have bothered with the warrior gear tonight as he blew out the over matched, spaghetti haired Hasting’s Rasani with a series of heavy, clubbing right hands to the head in double quick time.
Battersea’s Gilbert Eastman seized the Southern Area Light Middleweight title from the clutches of Forest Hill’s Spencer Fearon last night in London by stopping the part time comic in four dominant rounds of power shots and cute counter punching.
Gilbert, brother of Howard, and former Commonwealth title challenger looked relaxed and patient from the off and set about stalking the rangy, loose limbed Fearon round the ring with a methodical and measured left jab.
Fearon, coming off a thrilling four round brawl with former champion David Walker looked in great physical condition for this fight, and had been given a full seven weeks in preparation for this contest, something he vehemently states he wasn’t given for the Walker humdinger.
Fearon started on the back foot, skipping round the perimeter of the ring as if a hole was in the centre of it that led to some dark, bleak place. That place could have been the clutches of Gilbert Eastman who controlled the centre of the ring purposely, and cut down the ring with an assurance and purpose that had not been achieved by David Walker in his fight against funny man Fearon.
The fist notable punch of the contest was ironically the same shot that would later finish events. Fearon bouncing back to the ropes, flung out a wild attack on Eastman, who cleverly countered Fearon with a pinpoint left hook to the chin that visibly shook him to his boots. Eastman’s vocal support roared on their fighter as he landed a volley of punches on Fearon that wiped the smile he had been carrying on his way to the ring, right off his face.
The next three minutes led to more of the same from Eastman. Gilbert looked sharp and compact defensively, and with the single shots Fearon was throwing he had no chance of penetrating the tight guard of the Battersea fighter. Fearon, still reluctant to enter the centre of the ring, was moving round the ring at speed but without certainty and on shaky legs, as time and time again Eastman would cut off the ring expertly and throw an accumulation of shots at Fearon that would leave him hanging for dear life.
In the 3rd Eastman concentrated more on an effective body attack, notably the left to the ribs, to try and slow down Fearon and puncture his tyres. It was beginning to take its toll on Fearon, as time and time again Fearon would be trapped on the ropes with nowhere to go. Eastman was bit by bit slowing Fearon down and dragging him into the kind of toe-to-toe battle he relishes.
The 4th round saw the fight concluded in predictable and dramatic fashion. Eastman bossing events and bullying Fearon up against the ropes rallied against Fearon with a series of rights over Fearon’s low left hand and then brought the left hook into play that clipped the chin of Fearon and sent him sprawling off the ropes and onto the canvas in a worrying manner. Fearon’s eyes were with Neil Armstrong on the moon and the fight was called off immediately, with no count needed.
Gilbert Eastman, with a dominant and highly impressive showing of counter punching skills and compact shot picking had grabbed the Southern Area title, formerly held by friend and Hennessy Sports team mate David Walker, and can now look to bigger and better things, notably a possible British title shot.
Other results
Matthew Thirwall TKO2 Dean Powell
Middleweight prospect Thirwall, with hands down by his side, picks shot effectively to bloody the nose and eye of the gutsy opponent, before referee Lee Cook has seen enough claret splattered on the canvas and stops Powell on his feet.
Lenny Daws Pts Ernie Smith
Hot prospect Lenny Daws romps to a comprehensive points win against a game by outclassed Ernie Smith. Daws impressive in range and out of range with his piercing jabs and straight punching. Smith takes Daws the distance for the first time in the young former ABA champion’s career with a mixture of guts, mauling, holding and good old scrapping.
Francis Barrett Pts David Kirk
Two southpaws, need I say more? Both guys tentative and waiting for the other guy to lead off first. Barrett was superior in most departments, and with his wasp like, stinging style, he out jabbed and outworked the brave Kirk who was taking part in his 61st fight.
Billy Corcoran Pts Martin Hardcastle
Cracking show opener between two evenly matched fighters. Hardcastle set a tremendous pace from the off and kept trying to walk down the younger Corcoran. Corcoran’s punch selection was something to behold at times, as he fired four and five punch combinations to the head and body of Hardcastle. ‘Hard’ by name, hard by nature. The fresher and more accurate Corcoran ran out a competitive points winner in a quality fight.
Daniel Cadman Pts Patrik Sito
The second pro fight in the career of Daniel Cadman saw him out box a game opponent and floor him with a cracking right cross in the final round. Cadman has impressive skills, and throws good combinations, but has a tendency to trade and drop his hands at times. Sito was ‘live’ and had his periods of success in the bout.
Steve Spartacus TKO1 Hastings Rasani
Armour clad Steve Spartacus shouldn’t have bothered with the warrior gear tonight as he blew out the over matched, spaghetti haired Hasting’s Rasani with a series of heavy, clubbing right hands to the head in double quick time.