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