British Army boxers impress in Catterick clash with Bahrain

The British Army were victors on a night of terrific boxing in Catterick against a tough Bahrain team.

Eight bouts throughout the night thrilled more than 1,000 people who packed into the arena with many others watching at home with the live coverage on the Forces News Facebook page.

Impressive performances from national development champions Craftsman Niamh Brookes and Private Cody Pearson were the highlights as the Army secured a 6-2 win on the night.

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Full results:

• Private Mohamed Fakhr (Bahrain) beat Private Kane Howles (British Army) by unanimous decision
• Private Lewis Harvey (British Army) beat Private Prakash Limbu Ijam (Bahrain) by split decision
• Private Lucas Forington (British Army) beat Private Omar Budahei (Bahrain) by referee stoppage
• Private Taha Ahmed (Bahrain) beat Lance Corporal James McCool (British Army) by unanimous decision
• Craftsman Niamh Brookes (British Army) beat Sergeant Maryan Khamis (Bahrain) by referee stoppage
• Private Cody Pearson (British Army) beat Lance Corporal Ali Jaafar (Bahrain) by referee stoppage
• Corporal Nick Wright (British Army) beat Lance Corporal Nurkhan Mussabeyev (Bahrain) by referee stoppage
• Lance Corporal Jack Lorja (British Army) beat Corporal Rasheed Mehrinfar (Bahrain) by split decision