Wirral Life May 2018 | Page 92

MAXI ROY ‘NOBLE ART’ MEMORIAL BOXING TOURNAMENT Leasowe Castle Hotel was the stunning venue for the third Maxi Roy ‘Noble Art’ Memorial Boxing Tournament hosted by Wallasey Amateur Club on Friday 27th April. The historic location and grand architecture lent itself to the formal black tie charity sporting event. The evening of remembrance & friendship was opened with a solo military drum salute and all boxers were drummed into the ring by Sgt Eeles of the Neston Air Cadet squadron. The quality of boxing was outstanding and the atmosphere nerve tingling as ten contests of the highest calibre entertained an enthusiastic audience. All boxers displaying outstanding skill, determination, sportsmanship and camaraderie. The trophies were presented by the event sponsors & John Smurthwaite, Chairman of Merseyside and Cheshire ABA. The Maxi Roy ‘Noble Art’ Best Boxer of the evening was presented by The Lord Mayor of Wirral, Councillor Ann McLachlan and he