SOUTHERN GONGS RETURN

Leading figures in fight game expected at Awards in November

AFTER a hiatus of four years, the British Boxing Board of Control Southern Area Awards will return on November 29 with an award ceremony in London’s Grange City Hotel.

Richard Barber said, “It will showcase all that is good in the Southern Area and many awards will be given out to recipients of such as the Ernie Fossey Award for The Best Young Boxer, The Dean Powell Memorial Trophy, which will be awarded on the night to a surprised recipient, the Best Supporting Boxer Award and many more surprise awards.”

The event will begin with a reception at 6.30pm, with a threecourse meal set to follow at 7.30pm. As well as the awards, there will be a comedian and live music. Already, several leading figures in the boxing world have confirmed their attendance.

Tickets are offered to the public on a first-come, first-served basis and cost £75 (the same as they were in 2014). They’re obtainable by contacting Dennis Gilmartin at the Boxing Board on 02920 367000, Richard Barber on 01702 291749/07778 408395 or Steve Larman on 07836 278414. Alternatively, express your interest by emailing: southernareaawards@yahoo.com

Also, The Grange City Hotel – which is situated by Fenchurch St Station and Tower Hill Underground – is offering preferential rates to attendees should they wish stay over. The hotel can be contacted on 0207 863 2700.