Army boxers test themselves against Scotland boxing team

A number of British Army boxers have competed against international opposition from the Scotland team in Aldershot.

The national team were invited to Aldershot to take part in a round-robin tournament that also featured fighters from the Southern Counties and Merseyside.

The chance to box against high-class opposition is a vital part of the Army's preparations for the season.

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Fusilier Dave Jones continued his bright start with the Army team as he defeated Scottish Elite Welterweight Champion Matthew McDonald by a unanimous decision.

Fus Jones has only been involved with the service team for a year and this victory is the headline win in that time.

Haringey Box Cup medallist Lewis Harvey, from 27 Regiment RLC, secured victory by split decision in the lightweight bout against Nicholas Devlin while there was also a win for a debutant in the Army team.

Fusilier Connor Moore faced Connor Roche from the Southern Counties and just shaded the bout to win by split decision.

Jack Power secured the same result against Merseyside's Sean Headon but there was defeat for Marc Thompson at the hands of Olivier Kasasulu.