Local boxer Vinnie Collingwood will make his much anticipated return to boxing as he steps into the ring again in Beverley. The highly talented fighter from St Pauls Boxing Club looks set to be competing in the Open Class ABA Championship later this year and his club are confident he has a real chance of going all the way.
Picture: Vinnie will be trading the pads for gloves as he steps into the ring to box in front of his home crowd.
Fight Promoter Paul Kershaw, of St Pauls Boxing Club, is committed to ensuring there are lots of boxers from Beverley competing in the events saying;
“We will put as many fighters from Beverley in the ring on Beverley Fight Nights; it is a great experience for any boxer to compete in his home town with home support.”
“The people in Beverley always turn out well to support the local lads, back in November the atmosphere was amazing during the Lou Haubbabrd and Jol Thorne fights.”
“Fight fans in Beverley should get ready to see a top quality night of amateur boxing right on their doorstep.”
Kershaw also confirmed that a night of ‘International Boxing’ was scheduled for 15th May again at the Beverley Leisure Centre, the evening will see England take a another country with Ireland being the likely opposition and will again feature more boxers from Beverley.
Fight Schedule:
19th Febuary 2010 – St Pauls Boxing Club
11th March 2010 – St Pauls Boxing Club
20th March 2020 - Beverley Leisure Centre (Finals)
15th May 2010 – Beverley Leisure Centre (International)
Booking early is advised by the organisers and can be made by calling 07931 612370
