ST Andrew’s Sporting Club
Est 1973
September 24th Glasgow, Scotland
I arrived at the Club ahead of schedule and had the pleasure to hear all three speakers. Glasgow Warrior & Scotland Loose Head Prop Jon Welsh had some amazing stories to tell. The one that got me was when he finally got his chance to pull on the No 1 jersey to represent Scotland at the last minute, he was so excited, he pulled on the jersey, ran through the tunnel and onto the field then realized he forgot to put his shorts on, all he was wearing was a pair of boxer shorts from Asda – at least he had the crown jewels covered. Guest Speaker John McKelvie was so funny I almost fell off my chair.
Kris Carslaw, Paisley V Adam Grabiec, Poland 6 X 3 minute rounds International Light-Middleweight Contest.
British Title Contender Kris Carslaw had been out of action for 8 months; Adam Grabiec was a Champion in his homeland of Poland. Carslaw made his way to the ring to the tune of ‘Ready or not, here I come’, maybe the song was a premonition of what lay ahead for Grabiec. The man from Poland did not exuberate with the same confidence as Carslaw did when they stood in their respective corners. Carslaw came out putting more combinations together than a strand of DNA, he looked very smart and clever with everything he done. He stayed just out of his opponent’s range utilizing flawless footwork and working everything off the jab, he could easily step inside and unleash a venomous attack; it was turning into a master class of boxing. A smile from Carslaw, then an 8 punch rapid combination pretty much summed up what direction the fight was going. Carslaw was throwing around more leather than DFS, Grabiec had very little resolve and was starting to mark up around the left temple. Carslaw covered every bit of the ring like an Olympic gymnast, as if he was painting the canvass with his feet, I would have gave him 10 out of 10. At one stage Grabiec was caught with a body punch and almost slipped through the ropes buttocks first, but, determination, gravity and force of nature meant he managed to stay inside the ropes and receive more of the same. Carslaw switched from orthodox to southpaw seamlessly with equally dramatic effect. Grabiec had his best round in the 6th, but a fulminous combination from Carslaw, and an explosion of powerful shots followed by three consecutive uppercuts before the final bell sounded brought about closure to a one sided contest.
The referee scored the contest 60 – 54 in favour of Kris Carslaw.
Ronnie “The Shark” Clark, Dundee V Krzysztof Rogowski, Poland 6 X3 minute rounds International Super-Featherweight Contest.
The two boxers were southpaws; it was a fairly even start to the bout but unfairly Rogowski was lunging at Clark followed by a dipped head that brought about a cut above the left eye of Clark. The ‘Shark’ finished the round strongly with a variety of punches that staggered his man towards the ropes. Ragowski continued throughout the fight to lung at Clark with a punch followed by the head, and when both men were working against the ropes Ragowski would continually use his head to try to open up the cut on Clark’s eye. The corner men were doing a great job to abate the cut; however, Clark was landing the cleaner shots and the pure strength of the man was beginning to take its toll on Ragowski who resorted to holding at every opportunity. He began nodding at Clark as if to beg him forward, the ‘Shark’ advanced at a rate of noughts pounding his Polish usurper to the body and head, smiling throughout. Clark was in cruise control in the 5th, a lethal ‘Shark’ attack brought about a standing 8 count, and another savage onslaught that almost went round in a figure eight dropped Ragowski to the canvass again. The ‘Shark was sent to a neutral corner, where he threw his arms over the ropes and flung his legs in the air as the referee stopped the fight.
After 2 minutes and 15 seconds of the 5th round, the referee awarded the contest to Ronnie ‘The Shark’ Clark.
Ryan McNicol, Glasgow V Barry Craig, Airdrie 4 X 3 minute rounds Lightweight Contest.
Ryan McNicol strolled to the ring to the tune of ‘Wake Me Up’ by Avicii, Whereas, Barry Craig marched his way in to the Proclaimers number ‘I’m on my way’. McNicol has a wealth of experience in the paid ranks and made his intentions crystal clear from the off, throwing tumultuous powerful overhand lefts, Craig kept a good shape behind a trusty jab, although, more often than not leading with the backhand. Barry Craig exhibited graceful footwork that made him extremely elusive for McNicol to land a decisive blow. Craig stepped up the work rate out-boxing his man landing clean and effective combinations; McNicol always looked dangerous swinging robust shots. It was the classic boxer against the fighter. McNicol was throwing every ounce of strength into his punches and began breathing heavily with his mouth open; Craig went about his business with an air of authority by sticking to boxing. He commanded the last round with an array of lightening punches, and a sturdy right hand to the head.
The referee scored the contest 39 – 37 in favour of Barry Craig, who remains unbeaten.
By Raymond Fraser Buchanan
Est 1973
September 24th Glasgow, Scotland
I arrived at the Club ahead of schedule and had the pleasure to hear all three speakers. Glasgow Warrior & Scotland Loose Head Prop Jon Welsh had some amazing stories to tell. The one that got me was when he finally got his chance to pull on the No 1 jersey to represent Scotland at the last minute, he was so excited, he pulled on the jersey, ran through the tunnel and onto the field then realized he forgot to put his shorts on, all he was wearing was a pair of boxer shorts from Asda – at least he had the crown jewels covered. Guest Speaker John McKelvie was so funny I almost fell off my chair.
Kris Carslaw, Paisley V Adam Grabiec, Poland 6 X 3 minute rounds International Light-Middleweight Contest.
British Title Contender Kris Carslaw had been out of action for 8 months; Adam Grabiec was a Champion in his homeland of Poland. Carslaw made his way to the ring to the tune of ‘Ready or not, here I come’, maybe the song was a premonition of what lay ahead for Grabiec. The man from Poland did not exuberate with the same confidence as Carslaw did when they stood in their respective corners. Carslaw came out putting more combinations together than a strand of DNA, he looked very smart and clever with everything he done. He stayed just out of his opponent’s range utilizing flawless footwork and working everything off the jab, he could easily step inside and unleash a venomous attack; it was turning into a master class of boxing. A smile from Carslaw, then an 8 punch rapid combination pretty much summed up what direction the fight was going. Carslaw was throwing around more leather than DFS, Grabiec had very little resolve and was starting to mark up around the left temple. Carslaw covered every bit of the ring like an Olympic gymnast, as if he was painting the canvass with his feet, I would have gave him 10 out of 10. At one stage Grabiec was caught with a body punch and almost slipped through the ropes buttocks first, but, determination, gravity and force of nature meant he managed to stay inside the ropes and receive more of the same. Carslaw switched from orthodox to southpaw seamlessly with equally dramatic effect. Grabiec had his best round in the 6th, but a fulminous combination from Carslaw, and an explosion of powerful shots followed by three consecutive uppercuts before the final bell sounded brought about closure to a one sided contest.
The referee scored the contest 60 – 54 in favour of Kris Carslaw.
Ronnie “The Shark” Clark, Dundee V Krzysztof Rogowski, Poland 6 X3 minute rounds International Super-Featherweight Contest.
The two boxers were southpaws; it was a fairly even start to the bout but unfairly Rogowski was lunging at Clark followed by a dipped head that brought about a cut above the left eye of Clark. The ‘Shark’ finished the round strongly with a variety of punches that staggered his man towards the ropes. Ragowski continued throughout the fight to lung at Clark with a punch followed by the head, and when both men were working against the ropes Ragowski would continually use his head to try to open up the cut on Clark’s eye. The corner men were doing a great job to abate the cut; however, Clark was landing the cleaner shots and the pure strength of the man was beginning to take its toll on Ragowski who resorted to holding at every opportunity. He began nodding at Clark as if to beg him forward, the ‘Shark’ advanced at a rate of noughts pounding his Polish usurper to the body and head, smiling throughout. Clark was in cruise control in the 5th, a lethal ‘Shark’ attack brought about a standing 8 count, and another savage onslaught that almost went round in a figure eight dropped Ragowski to the canvass again. The ‘Shark was sent to a neutral corner, where he threw his arms over the ropes and flung his legs in the air as the referee stopped the fight.
After 2 minutes and 15 seconds of the 5th round, the referee awarded the contest to Ronnie ‘The Shark’ Clark.
Ryan McNicol, Glasgow V Barry Craig, Airdrie 4 X 3 minute rounds Lightweight Contest.
Ryan McNicol strolled to the ring to the tune of ‘Wake Me Up’ by Avicii, Whereas, Barry Craig marched his way in to the Proclaimers number ‘I’m on my way’. McNicol has a wealth of experience in the paid ranks and made his intentions crystal clear from the off, throwing tumultuous powerful overhand lefts, Craig kept a good shape behind a trusty jab, although, more often than not leading with the backhand. Barry Craig exhibited graceful footwork that made him extremely elusive for McNicol to land a decisive blow. Craig stepped up the work rate out-boxing his man landing clean and effective combinations; McNicol always looked dangerous swinging robust shots. It was the classic boxer against the fighter. McNicol was throwing every ounce of strength into his punches and began breathing heavily with his mouth open; Craig went about his business with an air of authority by sticking to boxing. He commanded the last round with an array of lightening punches, and a sturdy right hand to the head.
The referee scored the contest 39 – 37 in favour of Barry Craig, who remains unbeaten.
By Raymond Fraser Buchanan
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