Wansbeck Warriors boxers Dan Wilkins and Josh Johnstone both win latest bouts

By Brian Bennett
Published 30th Jul 2024, 15:10 BST
Wansbeck Warrior Dan Wilkins won his latest bout.Wansbeck Warrior Dan Wilkins won his latest bout.
Wansbeck Warrior Dan Wilkins won his latest bout.
Wansbeck Warriors Boxing Club had a night to remember at the Lancastrian Suite, Gateshead, recently.

Two of their boxers – Dan Wilkins and Josh Johnstone – both won title belts.

First up to the apron was Wilkins for the vacant novice cruiserweight British title belt against opponent David Heavyside, from Durham.

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Dan, with two wins out of two, studied footage before the fight of Heavyside’s past fights with coach Alan Buller declaring: “We went in with a game plan and Dan took the instructions onboard.”

After four two-minute rounds Wilkins won by a unanimous decision.

Next up was Josh Johnstone, who faced a very worthy opponent in Peter Imeson, from South Shields.

Johnstone was defending his British middleweight belt for the second time and won on a unanimous verdict. His record now stands at 23 wins from 25 fights.

“Both Dan and Josh are a credit to the team,” added Buller.

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