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Queensberry Rules, KO! The noble sport of boxing once again took centre stage at RAF Boulmer recently. Five bouts of three 2-minute rounds were fought between RAF, British Army and local talent. The event, held in the Mechanical Transport hangar, was a showcase of upcoming talent within the Armed Forces; several boxers had fought only once prior to the evening. Given the range of competitors the bouts were drawn through consideration of weight division and experience level, thereby guaranteeing safety first whilst also promising an even and thrilling fight. A packed hanger full of personnel from across the Station and the local community were treated to some excellent displays of strength, endurance and flair. Prior to handing out the final awards following the boxing, the Station Commander, Group Captain Mark Coleman, said “the quality of the boxing this evening has been quite outstanding, a great deal of credit goes to the boxers and their trainers for the spectacle that was achieved.” Every competitor received an award for competing. A further 2 awards were presented for the Best Bout and the Best Boxer. The award for the Best Bout was awarded to Senior Aircraftman Allen (RAF Marham) and Senior Aircraftman Luby (RAF Brize Norton); this was the bout that saw Senior Aircraftman Allen taking the win on a unanimous points score. Following the fight Senior Aircraftman Luby said that he was “disappointed to have lost the fight, but pleased with the performance, given that the opponent was a higher weight category with a significant reach advantage.” The Best Boxer award, selected by the Station Commander, was awarded to Senior Aircraftman Allen in recognition of his “professionalism and control in the ring”, as Group Captain Coleman summarised in his awarding of the trophy. Praise and thanks goes to the entire Boxing Evening committee who in addition to laying on the boxing also arranged a 3 course meal for all paying guests. Thanks also go to the boxers, the officials, and the RAF and Combined Services Boxing Associations for their commitment to the evening. This was a truly memorable evening, and one which people should expect to become a regular feature in the RAF Boulmer Calendar. by Wing Commander Taylor 24 THE LOOKOUT
Group Captain Coleman declares Senior Aircraftman Allen as Best Boxer. THE LOOKOUT 25
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