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CB
09/02/2009 20:24
Dean Porter’s hopes of capturing a place in the National Semi Finals crashed today as he dropped a close majority verdict to London Champion, Northolt’s Khaliq Miah.
In one of the best contests of the day, Dean was always in contention but was just edged out by his opponent’s greater experience. Dean started in his customary fast aggressive style and landed early on with a cracking combination to the head. Miah must have realised then he was in for a tough afternoon as the Colchester lad seemed to be carrying on with his routine of recent weeks. Miah had other ideas however and by the end of the first was back in contention boxing cleverly and pinching points here and there. The second round saw Miah trying to dominate with fast combinations and fleeting footwork. Dean endeavoured to match his pace and was landing the heavier shots, though his successes were more sporadic than he would have liked.
The last round started with everything still to play for both boys, and they both responded by engaging in some blistering exchanges. Dean was continuing to push the action but was clearly starting to tire. He had success with some crunching body shots, but Miah was still scoring on the retreat and doing his best to nullify Dean’s attacks by using his experience and denying him room.
The majority decision went in favour of the London boxer, but Dean’s efforts were admirable and his supporters from the club, along with the neutrals in the crowd, gave him a rousing applause. His exiting run of victories may have come to an end, both he has captured both the Essex and Eastern Counties Schools titles with some style, and a National ¼ final in his first championships is no mean feat. He has done himself proud and everyone at the club is proud of his efforts.
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9 comments so far...
Re: Dean’s Title Race Over (For this season)
Thanks again to those of the club who have supported Deans endeavours !
By CB on
10/02/2009 12:58
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Re: Dean’s Title Race Over (For this season)
Dean you did the club proud. 1st ABA quarter-finialist we've had for a while.
Chin up, you're still Eastern Counties Champ!!
By host on
10/02/2009 13:01
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Re: Dean’s Title Race Over (For this season)
Train hard and you can go all the way next year! We are all proud of you Champ! Mum and dad.
By chrispy on
11/02/2009 22:15
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Re: Dean’s Title Race Over (For this season)
Get in there Dean Machine! You fought with pride and honour and did us all proud! Your a winner just to be standing up there in the quaters. Essex champ and Eastern counties champ......... No-one can ever take that away from you. The Machine has only just started rolling.............................
By Gruff n Bean on
11/02/2009 22:15
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Re: Dean’s Title Race Over (For this season)
well done mate proud of you good luck for the future....
By grandad porter on
11/02/2009 22:15
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Re: Dean’s Title Race Over (For this season)
You're Still A Champ Deano, Keep Up The Good Work. You've Inspired The Whole Club.
By Mo Khan on
11/02/2009 22:16
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Re: Dean’s Title Race Over (For this season)
dean, well done for getting that far, 2 titles in one season and nearly got a third, thats more than most boxers ever achieve, i am so proud of you, your a real asset to the club, you are so capable of going all the way, and hopefully next year you will do, you've just shown what our club is all about, turning out good, quality boxers, well done buddy keep up the hard work!!
By billy the kidd on
14/02/2009 17:09
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Re: Dean’s Title Race Over (For this season)
dean you were giving it all you got
LOVE FROM DAISY OXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOOXOXOXOXOOOXOXOXOXOO
By deans sister on
27/03/2009 13:38
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Re: Dean’s Title Race Over (For this season)
unlucky deano m8 ur did good boxed well
same u didnt win m8 but your still champ m8 !!!
By jacky boy perry on
27/03/2009 13:38
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