WATCHET Amateur Boxing Club travelled to Totten, Hampshire, for Rory Wild’s first skill bout - a contest with no winner or loser.

Such a contest is designed for young boxers to gain experience of the environment they will be performing in during actual competitive bouts.

Rory entered the ring into a hostile environment, and held his nerve exceptionally well. The bout took a lively start with Wild working well behind his lead hand, and moving well in and out of range. Both boxers throughout the bout displayed good skills and sportsmanship.

Rory recently received the award for most dedicated junior boxer at the Watchet club’s award ceremony, and his first entrance into the ring highlighted all his hard work and dedication he has put into his training over the last six months.

Assistant coach Sam Morris says Rory’s enthusiasm is infectious; he’s just turned fifteen and trains alongside senior boxers three times a week.

Sam said: “We are looking to be back in the ring as soon as possible, in preparation for his first competitive match.

Anyone interested in boxing training, which starts at age eight, should contact head coach David steel 07747010288.

*Watchet Amateur Boxing Club - also known as Watchet PT or ABC - is a long established amateur boxing and physical training gym in the West Somerset town.

Operating for more than 50 years, the club welcomes both beginners looking to improve their fitness and active amateur boxers training for competition.

The club has been a staple of the West Somerset community for more than five decades, having trained national champions and England internationals.

Open to everyone, the gym caters to young people and adults of all skill levels, offering a disciplined space for both non-contact fitness training and competitive amateur bouts.