COLCOT ABC travelled to Bristol on Saturday, January 10 with two boxers looking to start the year as good as the last one ended.

Cian Anderson, 11 years old, who lost his last two outings, was eager to show his improvement against Sweatbox ABC's (Bristol) Hussan Sidique.

Anderson started slow but quickly realised his superior skill using his very effective jab causing Sidique much trouble. Cian then applied more pressure to his opponent giving his cornermen no option but to throw the towel in by the end of round one giving Anderson his first win.

Maredudd Thomas was ‘Top of the Bill’ against Sid Williams Golden ring ABC (Southampton) in a very close contest of wit and skill with Williams winning on a controversial split decision much to the surprise of Colcot coaches who had Thomas as the winner.

Coach Lee Froud said: “When we travel away we know we have to win well to get the decision and sometimes not always the right decision is given but we learn and move on.”