Boxing tournament in St Ives raises more than £4,000

The dinner and boxing tournament made its long-awaited return after almost three years of cancellations because of Covid in stunning fashion on January 27.

More than 200 people attended the event at the Burgess Hall, in St Ives, and witnessed 10 exciting bouts featuring young boxers from boxing clubs all across East Anglia.

Youngsters from clubs from Mid-Anglia, Eastern Counties, Home Counties and the Midlands all took part. (Image: Newsquest)

Rotary Club member and ring announcer on the night, Chris Shannon, said: "It was very successful, well-attended and a very good night of boxing.

Huntingdon MP Jonathan Djanogly attended the event and was a sponsor for one of the bouts. (Image: Newsquest)

"It was absolutely vital for us to put the tournament back on again.

"First, to give the young boxers the opportunity to get in the ring and show their talent to the attendees and parents, but also important for Rotary to be back in the community doing what we do."

A fighter takes aim and tries to land a massive blow on his opponent. (Image: Newsquest)

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Talent young boxers from clubs such as Peterborough Police ABC, Stevange ABC and Ipswich ABC put on an impressive display of boxing ability to ensure the event was a knockout success.

Two fighters clinch one another during one of the bouts at the boxing tournament. (Image: Newsquest)

Fighting in the 56kg weight category, Peterborough Police ABC's Rushaan Raja was voted the best boxer of the night, demonstrating a great skill set which helped him "shine on the night."

Rotary Club of Huntingdon Cromwell president Geoff Richardson with the best boxer of the night, Rushaan Raja from Peterborough Police ABC. (Image: Newsquest)

The annual show is a joint venture organised between the Rotary Club and CAMPOL ABC, helping to raise a large percentage of funds for the boxing club, purchasing equipment and supporting young fighters as they progress, with the rest going to local charities.

Fighters going toe-to-toe during one of the many bouts of the evening. (Image: Newsquest)

CAMPOL ABC's chief coach and organiser, Mick Taylor, said in the programme: "We have recently celebrated 50 years as CAMPOL ABC, and over the past five decades, special thanks goes to all our chief constables who have supported the club.

"Finally, I thank the Rotary Club for years of support and special close links."

One fighter applauds the other fighter on his win in an admirable act of sportsmanship. (Image: Newsquest)

Two fighters at the Cambridgeshire Constabulary Amateur Boxing Club dinner and tournament at the Burgess Hall in St Ives. (Image: Newsquest)

One boxer was jumping for joy following his win. (Image: Newsquest)

Two boxers fighting during one of the fights. (Image: Newsquest)