COBWEBS BLOWN

Dan Mole reports from the first of two shows at the H Suite in Birmingham

EDGBASTON OCTOBER 16 ★★★★★ WHOLE SHOW ★★★★★ ATMOSPHERE

TOPPING the bill was talented Birmingham boxer, Ryan Kelly, who made a welcome return to the ring after a near two-year absence. Back after a stint living in Dubai, “Ruthless” has teamed up with John Costello and made his BCB debut after penning a management contract earlier this year. The 27 year-old worked through the gears against the ever-tricky, Dwain Grant.

His quality really showed at times but, after so long out of the ring, it was rounds that was key for the popular Brummie and, in Grant as a dance partner, he was able to get them in. Kelly will be looking to follow up his 60-54 shut out win with another outing before Christmas as he eyes the big fights once again.

Kane Baker made his second outing in quick succession as he too recorded a shut out 60-54 win; this time over Luke

Merryfield. Baker boxed well once again, composed and showing good head movement, he worked through the gears to pick up another win against a tough and game opponent.

Elsewhere on the card, the Jones cousins both made their pro bows and both Brummies were equally impressive. Brandon

Jones stopped Ryan Bithell at 1-08 of the third, after dropping him early. Jones, also under the tutelage of John Costello, looks a real prospect.

Troy Jones, another Costello prospect, took on seasoned Bulgarian, Daniel Borisov and won on points (40-36) after four rounds.

Instagram sensation, night club owner and reality star turned boxer, Alfie Best, made it 2-0 four years after his debut. Best outpointed

Dean Jones over four rounds to record a 39-37 win on referee Kevin Parker’s scorecard. Finally, former British Title Challenger,

Andrew Robinson returned to action after being stopped by Liam Williams a year ago. The 37-year-old blew away any ring rust with a convincing 40-36 win over Ryan Hibbert.