It was a busy weekend for Newark Amateur Boxing Academy. Arlo Pearson travelled to Sheffield for a skills bout where the 10-year-old competed. Trainer Gary Springett said Pearson performed well against his opponent and was making good progression. “He has been boxing for about a year and is coming along nicely,” said Springett. “Arlo boxed really well.” 13-year-old Rhys Alexander won by split decision in Birmingham in a bout which Springett said he was surprised that the fight had gone to split decision. “I was surprised that it was given as a split decision,” said Springett. “He boxed really …
