The awful British
Weather – cold with pouring rain, did not put off the loyal band
of boxing fans at York Hall, Bethnall Green, London, England
last Sunday afternoon, 23rd September 2012.
SUNDAY BEST ! was the event’s inspired title staged by The Queen
of British Professional Boxing, Miranda Carter of LEFT JAB
promotions. Ably supported by her family she put on another
great value card.
MIRANDA and DICK AT THE RINGSIDE
Daughter ALICE CARTER sold the programmes
The 9 bout
tournament featured 8 men's and 1 women's fights.
ARETI MASTRODOUKA v GABRIELLA VICZE
This ladies Super Featherweight fight was the second bout.
On the 4th March this year, the woman’s fight between then new
comer ARETI MASTRODOUKA and KRISTINE SHERGOLD was arguably the
best fight of the day, but this time MASTRODOUKA making her
third professional appearance so outclassed her opponent that
this fight, scheduled for 6 x 2 minute rounds was terminated
almost before it had started!
Manager Johnny Eames, Mastrodouka,
Trainer Alec Wilkey
Born in Greece, her home is in Athens . However Areti (age 36)
has been training since July 2011 under ALEX WILKEY in the TKO
Gym, London England where she is managed by JOHNNY EAMES
Before this fight she had 2 professional wins,(both at York
Hall, London) plus an impressive amateur boxing record of 28
wins, and 7 losses Twice winning a Silver Medal as Runner Up in
the 60 Kilogram's class in the Women’s Amateur World
Championships in 2002 and 2003
Her record as a Full Contact Kick Boxer was even better, winning
the Women’s World Championship in the 60 Kilos weight class.
Triumphant in 29 of her 30 fights.
Granted an annual license by the British Boxing Board of Control
she is keen to become a Professional World Champion Boxer.
Her third professional opponent this time was GABRIELLA VICZE a
cheerful 24 year old from Budapest, Hungary. VICZE has just
finished 5 years at university with a Masters Degree and is now
looking for a job. Unlike MASTRODOUKA she has had no amateur
boxing experience before becoming a professional boxer in
December 2009. Her record showed more courage than skill -
losing 14 of her previous bouts, 5 by TKO's, and only winning 2
GABRIELLA VICZE in her dressing room before the bout.
First Into the
ring’s Red Corner, VICZE a slim 5 ft 4 inch woman with braided
dark hair in a pink singlet and white satin shorts.
Then Into the ring’s Blue Corner, MASTRODOUKA a muscular 5 ft 7
inch woman with short black hair was clad in a black sports bra
with long blue shorts with “The Master “ emblazoned across her
waistband.
Mr. Flynn The Master of Ceremonies announced that the fight was
over 6 x 2 minute rounds and that at the Weigh In MASTRODOUKA
was 9 stone 4lbs 12 ozs and VICZE was 9 stone 6lbs .
MASTRODOUKA and her trainer ALEC
WILKEY wait pensively to enter the ring.
Round 1
At the bell both women came quickly from their corners and VICZE
immediately went on the attack from the centre of the ring,
ducking down as she advanced towards her opponent throwing a
number of straight left and straight right punches which either
fell short or landed on MASTRODOUKA'S gloves. Her punches were
ineffective. MASTRODOUKA sizing up her opponent, countered with
a few, but effective counterpunches inside including a good left
hook to the stomach. As they circled she let loose a devastating
left hook again to the body which sent VICZE falling backwards
onto the canvass near the Blue Corner. VICZE was up on her feet
very quickly, holding her gloves up to show that she was ready
to continue the fight, but Referee BOB WILLIAMS gave her a
Standing 8 count and then sent her to her corner - ending the
contest.
VICZE covers up as MASTRODOUKA
prepares to attack
GABRIELLA VICZE is sent crashing to the canvas
ARETI “The Master”
MASTRODOUKA had struck again !
MASTRODOUKA moves to 3 wins (2 K.Os) no losses.
VICZE drops to 2 wins and 15 losses (6 TKO's).
VICZE signals to Referee BOB
WILLIAMS that she is
ready to continue
Referee BOB WILLIAMS gives VICZE a count of 8
Referee BOB WILLIAMS prepares to raise MASTRODOUKA'S arm in
Victory.
VICZE poses with her Second RENATA SZEBELEDI after leaving the
ring.
Speaking to your
correspondent after the fight MASTRODOUKA seemed disappointed at
the lack of opposition which had not tested her. She is anxious
to win a World Title as quickly as possible as the present
financial problems in Greece are a worry for her. VICZE who only
speaks a little English was also disappointed that the Referee
stopped the fight so quickly, as she was willing to continue. As
the photographs confirm she was unmarked and unfazed by her
knock down. Whilst the outcome could never be in doubt, it does
appear that Referee BOB WILLIAMS may have been a little
overprotective of VICZE and in so doing embarrassed her with her
poor showing.
TRUE PROFESSIONALS , VICZE AND MASTRODOUKA POSE TOGETHER AFTER
THE FIGHT.
The 8 mens’ contests
were full of action and much more exciting for the spectators.
The previously scheduled men's fights between Super
Featherweights GEORGE JUPP ( Belvedere, England) v SHAUN TRIBBLE
( Gosport, England ) and Lightweights ELVIS MAKODA (Hayes,
London, England) v BEN KNELLER ( Portsmouth, England) did not
take place.
Bout 1
Light Welterweight FRANKIE MONKHOUSE (Canning Town, London,
England)(won 1, no losses) weighing 10 stone 10 lbs beat DANI
DONTCHEV (London) (won 4 lost 47) 10 stone 12 lbs 8 ozs, a late
replacement for AREK MALEK ( Poland ) on points, 39 -37, over 4
x 3 minute rounds.
Bout 3
Super Middleweight MICHAEL EVANS ( Brentwood, England,) making
his Pro Debut, weighing 11 stone 12 lbs 12 ozs knocked out his
vastly more experienced opponent DMITRIJ KALINOVSKI (Lithuania)
( 7 wins , 13 losses) 11 stones 8 lbs with a TKO in round 4 of
their 4 x 3 minute rounds contest.
Bout 4
Local Welterweight favorite MATT McCARTHY (Tilbury, London,
England) ( 1 win , no losses) weighing 10 stone 9 lbs 12 ozs
knocked out his vastly more experienced opponent JULIUS RAFAEL
(Slovakia) (won 9 bouts, lost 44, drawn 5 ) ( 10 stone 6 lbs 8
ozs by a TKO in Round 3 of their 4 x 3 minute round fight.
JULIUS RAFAEL before the fight.
Bout 5
Welterweight EREN ARIF ( Brentwood, England) ( weighing 10 stone
3 lbs 8 ozs making his Pro Debut beat JOHNNY GREAVES (East Ham,
London, England) ( won 3 , lost 87 , no draws ) also 10 stone 3
lbs, 40 -36 on points over 4 x 3 minute rounds.
Bout 6
Middleweight BRETT O'CALLAGHAN (Holloway, London, England) (3
wins, no losses) weighing 11 stone 7lbs 12 ozs beat DUNCAN
COTTIER (Woodford, London, England) ( won 3, lost 78. drawn 3 )
11 stone 12 lbs on 40 - 36 on points over 4 x 3 minute rounds.
BRETT O'CALLAGHAN composes his thoughts prior to his fight.
Bout 7
Light Welterweight BOBBY GEORGE (Luton, England) (won 6, no
losses) weighing 10 stone 8 ozs beat JEVGENTIS KIROLIOVS
(Latvia) ( won 11, lost 15, drawn 1 ) 10 stone 1 lb on points 60
- 56 over 6 x 3 minute rounds.
Bout 8
Cruiserweight MENAY EDWARDS (Crayford, England) (won 8 lost 1
fight) weighing 14 stone 3 lbs 12 ozs lost on points 56 - 58 to
NEIL DAWSON (Rotherham, England) ( won 9, lost 1) over 6 x 3
minute rounds.
A bloodied but happy winner - NEIL DAWSON
Bout 9 INTERNATIONAL
MASTERS LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE
To a tumultuous noise from fans ADAM BATTLE (Aldershot, England)
(3 wins - 0 losses) weighing 10 stone 13 lbs narrowly beat on
points 97-96 a more experienced opponent, NATHAN GRAHAM (Aylesbury,
England) ( 13 wins - 4 losses - 1 draw ) weighing 10 stone 12
lbs 12 ozs in a very close hard fought 10 x 3 minute rounds
title fight. The last round being a real "Humdinger" with both
fighters going all out to secure victory with a torrent of
blows.
New Champion ADAM BATTLE with MIRANDA CARTER and his team
And the fans went home happy !
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