LENNOX Clarke was crowned British Bronze Masters Champion in Walsall last Saturday.
He extended his unbeaten record at a packed Stadium Suite, Walsall FC, on Black Country Boxing's 'Triple Threat' show.
The Halesowen super middleweight boxed expertly behind the jab to take every round against the durable Dan Blackwell.
The 23-year-old, looking in fantastic shape, impressed as he bloodied Blackwell’s face early on. He didn’t miss with the jab all night and could be forgiven for not hunting his opponent’s body due to the success he had upstairs. Credit to his Trowbridge foe too, who kept coming forward and always looked dangerous on the inside. Referee Gareth Morris scored the contest 80-72 to ensure ‘Dangerous’ lifted his first professional title.
Clarke’s punch power has been evident since his debut and, judging by this performance, his boxing skills are improving with every fight as he looks to make 2015 a breakthrough year.
Stablemate Des Bowater also claimed his first title; although his contest with Lewis ‘2 Slick’ Jones was much closer.
The pair went toe-to-toe for a British Bronze Masters Super Featherweight Title and their similar styles cancelled each other out for much of the contest. Jones brought speed whilst Bowater brought power and, in the end, power proved the difference.
The Wolverhampton man’s heavier shots saw him awarded a 78-75 point win by Morris to extend D-Bow’s unbeaten run and secure a maiden belt in an entertaining contest.
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