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The show took place at the Lee Kemp Boxing Academy based at Eynesbury Rovers Football Club. The event featured boxers from four gyms in the region, including Eddie's Gym which is based in Fordham. Harry Gartside (red headguard) (Lee Kemp Boxing Academy) against Charlie Powell (Eddie's Gym).
The fight was won by Powell. (Image: Warren Gunn) This was the second show to take place at the Lee Kemp Boxing Academy, and this event saw many of the participants making their competitive debuts. 'Yeah' Jon Bard [LKBA] making his debut against Gramos Hoxha (Eddie's Gym).
The bout was won by Hoxha. (Image: Warren Gunn) A sell-out crowd saw boxers from as young as 10 fight for medals. Read More: Information about Lee Kemp Academy here: The event was a huge success and founder of the gym, Lee Kemp, said afterwards: "We are extremely grateful to the other gyms, the staff at Eynesbury Rovers and a massive 'thank you' to my team.
"Without their help none of this would be possible. Next year we will be putting on three shows on a much bigger scale." "Our gym is about providing an outlet to keep youngsters off the streets, to prevent them from getting into trouble or hanging around with the wrong crowd.
Trying to help change youngsters lives and give them self confidence and respect.".
