Good but not great weekend for VIP boxers

Friday 28th May 2010

Gary Sykes – Defended his British title with a landslide points victory over the game Kevin O’Hara who never stopped trying but was out of his class against the Dewsbury 5 Star champion who is growing in confidence each fight.

Tyrone Nurse – Shown his improvement by stooping the normally durable Johnny Greaves in 5 rounds , they have fought previously with a points win for Nurse who continues to impress.

Josh Warrington – Moved to 3-0 with a aggressive punching display against the game debutant Riley from Middlesbrough who despite being hit by everything kept in the fight. At the end he looked like he had been run over by a bus and the shame was that SKY did not film this fight of the night.

Bryan Rose – Blew his chance of first crack at Sam Webb’s British title defence when he was knocked out in round 6 by Max Maxwell. Bryan did not look his normal self and although not at his best was winning the fight until after his best round in the fifth , he started on the ropes in round 6 with his hands down and copped a beauty overhand hayemaker. It is a harsh lesson to learn but we believe it will make him a better fighter and the British crack will come again.

Saturday 29th May 2010

Mark Moran – Was stopped in the third round of the opening round against eventual Prize-fighter winner Willey Casey in what proved to be fight of the night in a great tournament. Despite 13 months out Mark won the 1st round showing his better boxing skills clicking up points with straight punches and good body shots , we hoped this would continue but Willie drew Mark into a fight and although competitive with both fighters hurt on many occasions, Willie turned out the slightly stronger and durable man on the night.

Sunday 30th May 2010

Jon Kays – Was disappointed when Master challenger Mo Khalid withdrew and his fight was reduced to a 8 round contest with Bulgarian Yordan Vasilev. However he kept his composure and boxed a very neat fight winning every round dominating behind a good jab and working the body well.

Terry Flannigan – Keeps showing massive improvement and stopped Hungarian Csaba Toth in under a minute.

Warren Tansey – Another VIP fighter who improves each day got his third stoppage on the trout – since his debut loss – with a first round KO off the normally durable Ally Morrisson.

JAMIE MOORE – Has now retired and VIP will be arranging a testimonial dinner for him in the near future. As well as now concentrating on his boxing equipment Company www.vipbe.co.uk , he has taken over the responsibility of training Alex Matvienko and is looking for talented unattached fighters or good quality amateurs looking to turn professional to train.

BRIAN ROSE – Is simply flying with the news that he will challenge Sam Webb for the British Title in the New year.

GARY SYKES – Will have the first defence of his British Super-Featherweight title against Kevin O’Hara at Huddersfield on Friday the 28th May 2010 . The card will also feature VIP fighters GARY DAVIES , TYRONE NURSE and JOSH WARRINGTON.

CHAD GAYNOR – The Rotherham prospect will get his first taste of SKY action when he boxes in Doncaster on the undercard of Jamie McDonalds first European title defence in June , date is to be confirmed.

CARL DILKS – Is passing time sparring in France whilst he awaits a date confirmation from Hayemaker on his challenge to George Groves.

MARK MORAN – Has taken the opportunity to enter the Super-Bantamweight Prize-Fighter on the 29th May 2010 ay York Hall.

22nd MAY AT COLNE – Chris O’Brien will top the bill in his home town supported by fellow VIP fighter Shayne Singleton , the bill will also feature Liam Walsh , Lee Bennett and Wayne Bennett.

30th MAY AT STALYBRIDGE – Jon Kays will top the bill near his home town of Ashton and be supported by VIP fighters Terry Flannigan and Warren Tansey , other fighters on the show include Austin Hornsby , Lee Brewster and Blain Unis.