Wirral Life April 2020 | Page 78

THE 6TH ANNUAL MAXI ROY ‘NOBLE ART’ MEMORIAL BOXING TOURNAMENT Leasowe Castle Hotel was the stunning venue for the 6th Annual Maxi Roy ‘Noble Art’ Memorial Boxing Tournament hosted by Wallasey Amateur Boxing Club on Friday 13th March. The historic location and grand architecture lent itself to the formal back tie charity sporting event. The evening of remembrance & friendship was opened with a sobering rendition of the last post played under the standard of the Special Boat Service Association. As always the quality of boxing was outstanding and the atmosphere nerve tingling as thirteen contests of the highest calibre entertained an enthusiastic audience. All boxers displayed outstanding skills determination, sportsmanship and camaraderie. The Maxi Roy ‘Noble Art’ Best Boxer of the evening was presented to Charlie Gouldson. The event was supported by Councillor for Leasowe and Moreton East, Anita Leech, and her husband Gary. The trophies were presented by Tranmere Rovers Chairman Nicola & Mark Palios. Event organiser and Wallasey ABC Chairman Liam Hanlon said ‘This is a very worthwhile and fulfilling event in bringing together a number of local businesses, charities and community organisation in support of the valuable work being done by the club in engaging with the young people in our community through the fantastic sport of amateur boxing. The fundraising continued with raffle prizes donated by event sponsors and supporters from the Leasowe Castle Hotel. Lothbury UK were the sponsors of the boxing ring. Liverpool Heartbeat, tri-4-life, The Forshaw Group Ltd and Wallasey ABC would like to thank the many sponsors and supporters for their kind support to host the show. The entertainment carried on into the early hours with quality songs from top female vocalist Mandi Fisher. Wallasey ABC and Maxi Roy’s family would like to thank everyone involved for their support in delivering an exceptional show in strengthening all that is great about our sport, club and community. 92 78 wirrallife.com