MULLIGAN TRIUMPHS
But Hoskin-gomez turns in typically gutsy losing effort
MIDDLETON ARENA has quickly become a regular fixture on the boxing circuit and this latest offering from Pat Barrett’s Black Flash Promotions was headed by an eightrounder between popular Prestwich puncher Sean Ben Mulligan and Plymouth’s Christian Hoskingomez, who is far better than his record might suggest.
The Cadiz-born Devonian proved a tough opponent in a highly watchable encounter, which included more than a little toe-to-toe trading. But he was ultimately unable to prevent Mulligan posting victory number nine, the scores being 79-75 in the home man’s favour. Barcelona-based Nicaraguan
Johnson Tellez is a regular visitor to the UK and generally makes it through to the finish despite being bested against classy opposition. That was certainly the case here where he went down 40-36 on the card of referee Darren Sarginson at the hands of one-fight Stoke novice Shabaz “Maverick” Masoud who, switching stance regularly, caught the Latin visitor with all manner of shots. Punishing lefts downstairs coupled with several cracking rights to the head and uppercuts delivered with both hands, ensuring victory in a particularly one-sided encounter.
After a couple of previous postponements and inactive since the summer of 2016, hard-hitting Ben Capps, born here and now trained by Gary Booth having recently returned after moving with his family to Australia aged 12, was the victor in a short-lived affair against Chatham’s Ricky Rose. Less than a round had elapsed before Rose sustained an injury and was unable to continue.
Manchester’s John Telford ended his second season as a pro with a 60-54 six round win over tough London-based Italian Victor Edagha.
THE VERDICT Hoskin Gomez again proves his worth.