Navy
West Country Boxers Take On Royal Navy
The Royal Navy boxing team has taken part in a special event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the West Country's best-known boxing venues
The trip to Bristol Sporting Club was part of preparation for their ongoing Australian tour.
The Royal Navy has a fine tradition in the south west, and was given a warm and competitive welcome from some of the region's most promising boxers.
Royal Marine Jamie Whittaker had one of the best bouts of the night, winning his fight. He said:
"It's a good show - the atmosphere's always great. It's a pleasure to box in a show like this."
In a night which did full justice to the occasion, the Navy's 2015 Young Sportsman of the Year Luke Fisher put up another good fight.
Fisher also won his fight, though on a split decision.
With several other close fights, it was an exciting evening.
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