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Karl Hess
Sean Allen
BRANT NEWS
One of Brantford’s up-and-coming boxers scored his second victory last week.
Karl Hess moved to 2-0 with a 45 second knockout of his opponent at Toronto’s Stockyards Boxing event on Friday.
Brantford Black Eye Boxing Club coaches Jack Armour, Jack Blasdale and Rob Rutherford trained Hess for the amateur event.
Hess, up against Matt Burden of Bluewater in the 140-pound division, did everything he was trained to do.
“He came out and boxed real well in the first couple seconds,” Armour said. “(Hess) landed a right hand followed by a hook to the body and we all heard the other guy gasp.”
A strong right uppercut to Blunden’s chin ended the fight.
“I really think this kid is going to do something,” Armour said. “With how talented he is, I could see him going on quite a winning streak.”
Friday’s fight was just Hess’ second amateur bout. He won a split decision at a card in Brantford on March 2.
“He was a little anxious in that Brantford fight,” Armour said. “Now we see what he can do when he goes in calm.”
It is great to see Brantford Recognizing the talents we have here in this generation. Other sources of news media should be picking up on this Black Eye Boxing Club, this kid maybe like the big talent like Gretzky is, Brantford should promote these events and keep the talented and the town famous. I read an article sometime back that Brantford council wouldnt help their boxing gym find a new building for the kids and trainers, what a shame! Shame on you council!
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