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0:00:00 > 0:00:04- It's a big night and the beginning - of a new series on S4C.
0:00:04 > 0:00:10- We'll bring you the highlights from - the boxing ring and the MMA octagon.
0:00:10 > 0:00:14- From Llanelli to Newport, - from Rhyl to Swansea.
0:00:14 > 0:00:18- We start here - in the iron town of Merthyr Tydfil.
0:00:18 > 0:00:20- Welcome to Y Ffeit.
0:00:20 > 0:00:22- This is Crunch Time!
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- Merthyr, make some noise.
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0:01:14 > 0:01:17- Where better to start the series - than in a town...
0:01:17 > 0:01:21- ..with a great boxing reputation, - Merthyr Tydfil.
0:01:21 > 0:01:24- Dorian Darch, - Wales' best heavyweight...
0:01:24 > 0:01:27- ..faces Englishman Chris Healey.
0:01:30 > 0:01:32- One of the most - experienced fighters...
0:01:33 > 0:01:36- ..will try and spoil Cardiff fighter - JJ Evans' perfect record.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40- In the big battle - it's North v South.
0:01:40 > 0:01:45- Mike Jones from Wrexham has a shot - at the super welterweight title...
0:01:45 > 0:01:47- ..against Tony Dixon - from Mountain Ash.
0:01:48 > 0:01:51- I'm not going in to lose, - I'm not going in to lie down.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58- We'll review the rest - of the night's bouts...
0:01:59 > 0:02:02- ..including some local heroes - and first timers.
0:02:07 > 0:02:09- It's going to be some night.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13- As I said, we'll bring you - the best of both sports...
0:02:14 > 0:02:19- ..over the next six weeks - - boxing and MMA every other week.
0:02:19 > 0:02:24- We begin tonight with boxing - on a Welsh professional level.
0:02:24 > 0:02:29- Joining me now is a boxer who's part - of the exciting Welsh boxing scene.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- Zack Davies from Pontyberem, - welcome to Y Ffeit.
0:02:33 > 0:02:38- Thank you. I'm looking forward to - watching a packed night of boxing.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42- Why is boxing in Wales - so exciting right now?
0:02:42 > 0:02:44- We have world champions...
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- ..and boxers fighting professionally - for the first time.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50- There's so much talent.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54- We have two world champions - in Nathan Cleverly and Lee Selby.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58- Joe Cordina boxed in the Olympics - and then turned professional.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01- Sean McGoldrick - is one of the stars of Matchroom.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04- Ashley Brace - is leading the way with the women.
0:03:05 > 0:03:09- She boxed the same time as me - as an amateur and she could go far.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13- Looking at the fight card - in Merthyr tonight...
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- ..which bout are you - looking forward to watching?
0:03:16 > 0:03:20- Tony Dixon v Mike Jones. They're - fighting for the Welsh title.
0:03:21 > 0:03:23- There's a huge title on the line.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27- Both will give their all to claim - it. We're in for a great night.
0:03:27 > 0:03:32- Thank you, Zack, we'll hear more - from you later in the programme.
0:03:32 > 0:03:36- Someone else we'll be hearing - a lot from during the series...
0:03:36 > 0:03:39- ..is our commentator, - Gareth Roberts.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- I'm looking forward - to the bouts we'll be watching...
0:03:43 > 0:03:44- ..over the next six weeks...
0:03:45 > 0:03:49- ..especially with so many titles - on the line for many of them.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53- There's a fighter - from Aberdare in our first bout.
0:03:54 > 0:03:59- He's already faced IBF World - Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01- Let's catch up with him.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- Dorian Darch. Heavyweight.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15- The biggest problem for - a heavyweight in Wales is sparring.
0:04:15 > 0:04:19- You can go over to Bristol - for sparring but even in Bristol...
0:04:19 > 0:04:23- ..they're lovely boys - but they're novice amateurs.
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- The last time I went up there, - I sparred with a cage fighter.
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- There's no regular sparring - if you're a heavyweight in Wales.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36- If you look at my record, - it doesn't look like I'm a puncher.
0:04:37 > 0:04:40- When you fight journeymen - who don't come to fight...
0:04:40 > 0:04:42- ..it's hard to knock them out.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46- I can bang a bit, I'm not saying - I'm a world knock-out artist...
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- ..but hopefully this boy is coming - to fight and I can get a knockout.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- I'm fighting Chris Healey - on the 25th of March in Rhydycar.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59- He's awkward, he's a southpaw.
0:05:00 > 0:05:03- I haven't fought a southpaw - since I beat Gwyn Jones.
0:05:03 > 0:05:07- I think he started his career off - as a cruiserweight...
0:05:07 > 0:05:09- ..and he's put 50lbs on.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12- I can't see it being muscle. - Hopefully he's not the fittest.
0:05:12 > 0:05:17- Southpaws walk on to your right hand - so you keep circling left...
0:05:17 > 0:05:19- ..hoping to bring him on - to your right.
0:05:25 > 0:05:28- Darch will hope to end this - bout in the early rounds...
0:05:29 > 0:05:33- ..but standing in his way - is Chris Healey from Stockport...
0:05:33 > 0:05:37- ..a southpaw who could cause - the Welshman problems.
0:05:42 > 0:05:44- Seconds out.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- It's a big night for Dorian Darch - from Aberdare.
0:05:51 > 0:05:57- Winning this bout would give him - a better shot at the British title.
0:05:57 > 0:06:04- He's No.34 in the heavyweight - rankings at the moment.
0:06:04 > 0:06:10- As it happens, - that's 14 places above Chris Healey.
0:06:10 > 0:06:15- He's just returned - to the boxing ring.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- He took a break from the ring - for two years...
0:06:19 > 0:06:23- ..between December 2014 and 2016.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- He weighs 1st 5lbs more - than Darch...
0:06:26 > 0:06:31- ..who's going for it in the - opening round as he'd suggested.
0:06:32 > 0:06:36- Healey shows - that he can take the blows...
0:06:36 > 0:06:40- ..and he's awake to the threat - that Darch poses.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49- This is the first time Darch - has faced an opponent...
0:06:50 > 0:06:53- ..who leads with his right - in his professional career.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56- It'll be interesting to see - how he copes.
0:06:56 > 0:07:00- He landed a punch on Healey's chin - with his right hand.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02- Healey left himself open.
0:07:02 > 0:07:07- He's cornered and Darch - is trying to take advantage.
0:07:14 > 0:07:19- Both going toe-to-toe - halfway through the round.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22- Healey's caught in the corner again.
0:07:25 > 0:07:29- It's taking Healey time - to get used to Darch's style.
0:07:30 > 0:07:37- Before this contest, - they knew little about each other.
0:07:43 > 0:07:45- A great shot from Darch.
0:07:48 > 0:07:56- Once again, Healey shows that he's - strong enough to take the blows.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04- Darch is aiming more for the head.
0:08:04 > 0:08:08- He does have a tendency - to throw punches...
0:08:08 > 0:08:13- ..to hurt his opponent - rather than win points.
0:08:16 > 0:08:20- The best work coming in - that combination by Healey...
0:08:20 > 0:08:22- ..a few seconds ago.
0:08:24 > 0:08:29- For a heavy man, - he's very light on his feet.
0:08:30 > 0:08:34- He can predict some of the punches - coming from Darch.
0:08:37 > 0:08:42- Once again, he leaves himself open - as he throws that right hand...
0:08:43 > 0:08:45- ..and leads with his right hand.
0:08:49 > 0:08:51- Ten seconds - of the second round to go.
0:08:55 > 0:08:59- There's little between them - at the moment.
0:09:06 > 0:09:11- You see his left eye bruising up - there. You got something to aim for.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- Healey has gone one round further...
0:09:15 > 0:09:18- ..than he did - in his last fight against Webb.
0:09:18 > 0:09:21- He was stopped after 30 seconds - of the third round.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24- He's in the fourth round - at the moment.
0:09:24 > 0:09:28- It seems that Healey is starting - to come out of his shell.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- He's under pressure - early in the fourth...
0:09:31 > 0:09:35- ..but he's already proved - that he's not out of his depth.
0:09:39 > 0:09:44- Once again, Darch aims a few blows - at the head but misses.
0:09:44 > 0:09:48- Missing those shots time after time - can tire you out.
0:09:56 > 0:09:59- Chris Healey's looking - more and more confident.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02- He's happy to move around the ring.
0:10:03 > 0:10:07- Those combinations are effective - and he's scoring points...
0:10:07 > 0:10:11- ..under the watchful eye - of Reece Carter, the referee.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- He will make the decision - at the end of this contest.
0:10:19 > 0:10:23- Darch is breathing heavily.
0:10:23 > 0:10:27- The Welshman might have peaked - too early in this contest.
0:10:27 > 0:10:31- They're concerned about the swelling - under his left eye.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43- The sixth round of eight.
0:10:44 > 0:10:48- There's nothing to separate - the boxers at the moment.
0:10:49 > 0:10:55- Healey's confidence has grown - throughout this contest.
0:11:00 > 0:11:03- Healey's been constantly jabbing - with that right hand.
0:11:03 > 0:11:07- His jab has been far more effective.
0:11:08 > 0:11:13- There's been little variety - in Darch's style.
0:11:13 > 0:11:18- He's targeting the head when - he should be aiming some body blows.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- Healey is a big target.
0:11:22 > 0:11:24- Healey.
0:11:26 > 0:11:32- Every time Darch clutches Healey, - Healey still works away.
0:11:32 > 0:11:37- Those short blows - are scoring points for him...
0:11:37 > 0:11:40- ..and causing a few problems - for Darch.
0:11:44 > 0:11:46- Another effective left from Healey.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49- And the left to the chin.
0:11:49 > 0:11:52- He's an effective worker - on the ropes.
0:11:52 > 0:11:54- Watch your head, break.
0:11:56 > 0:12:02- He's knackered, mate, alright? Busy - three minutes and you win the fight.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- It can be all on the last round. - Down to you, son.
0:12:06 > 0:12:10- We're going to scream one minute. - It's gonna be your last minute.
0:12:10 > 0:12:14- Not 30 seconds, - the last minute non-stop.
0:12:16 > 0:12:19- The referee steps in - to separate the boxers.
0:12:21 > 0:12:25- The message comes from - Healey's corner - a minute to go.
0:12:26 > 0:12:29- He's still in this contest...
0:12:29 > 0:12:34- ..because it appears - that Darch's tank is empty.
0:12:34 > 0:12:39- The Welshman looks shattered.
0:12:41 > 0:12:45- Both are slugging it out - as the contest comes to a close.
0:12:45 > 0:12:52- Those short blows from Healey have - caused problems for the Welshman.
0:12:55 > 0:13:01- Throughout the contest, - Healey has worked hard on the ropes.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- Darch with the body blows...
0:13:05 > 0:13:09- ..but he hasn't done it enough - during this contest.
0:13:09 > 0:13:15- He's finishing strongly - but has he done enough?
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- We'll wait for the decision - from referee Reece Carter.
0:13:19 > 0:13:21- The contest is over.
0:13:22 > 0:13:27- Judging by his reaction, - Healey thinks he's edged it.
0:13:29 > 0:13:34- After eight rounds of boxing, - the referee's scorecard.
0:13:34 > 0:13:38- Reece Carter scores the bout 78-75.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- For your winner by decision, - Chris Healey.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- Let's hear it for your runner-up, - Dorian Darch.
0:13:54 > 0:13:56- I thought I'd done enough - to win the fight.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59- I was pushing, he was catching me - with the odd upper cut.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02- I thought I was the one - going forward but he won.
0:14:02 > 0:14:04- The best man won on the night.
0:14:04 > 0:14:08- What type of advice - was Chris Davies giving you?
0:14:08 > 0:14:12- The right advice. I should - have been feinting, feinting.
0:14:12 > 0:14:16- I think what I'm going to do - when I go out there...
0:14:16 > 0:14:18- ..and it goes out the window.
0:14:18 > 0:14:20- I still thought - I was always pushing.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23- I thought I'd done enough - to win the fight.
0:14:23 > 0:14:26- When I watch it back, - perhaps I lost the fight.
0:14:26 > 0:14:28- I'll be the first to say I lost it.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- What's next for Dorian Darch?
0:14:31 > 0:14:33- I'm going to have a break now.
0:14:33 > 0:14:38- No disrespect to Chris Healey - but all the boys I've lost to...
0:14:38 > 0:14:43- ..Hughie Fury, Eddie Chambers, - Anthony Joshua, Ian Lewison.
0:14:43 > 0:14:47- If I've lost to Chris Healey, - what am I going to do?
0:14:47 > 0:14:50- Can I beat Gary Cornish - who I thought I could beat?
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- He got destroyed last time - by Nick Webb.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- I was supposed to fight Webb - on 11 March.
0:14:55 > 0:14:57- Perhaps he would have destroyed me.
0:14:57 > 0:15:01- I have a daughter to think about. - I need to think about things.
0:15:01 > 0:15:05- For a big man, you move very well. - We were talking about it.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08- I've always moved well, - even as an amateur.
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- Especially when big guys like that - try to hit you, you have to move.
0:15:12 > 0:15:15- Coming down to Wales, - a fantastic victory.
0:15:15 > 0:15:16- What's next on the cards?
0:15:17 > 0:15:19- Hopefully, - back out again as soon as I can.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24- I want to keep the momentum up now. - Nothing's stopping me.
0:15:24 > 0:15:28- Fantastic, congratulations. - Thanks very much.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32- Zack, we watched - that fight together.
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- You thought Darch would take it, - I thought it was close.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39- For a big man, he moved well.
0:15:39 > 0:15:43- To look at him, - he was carrying some weight.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45- You thought he'd be slower.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- He moved well, - he avoided a lot of punches...
0:15:49 > 0:15:52- ..and it was hard work for Dorian.
0:15:52 > 0:15:56- Dorian was coming in, - he was putting the pressure on.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58- A couple of rounds were close...
0:15:58 > 0:16:02- ..and a couple of those - could have gone either way.
0:16:02 > 0:16:04- The ref called it - in Healey's favour.
0:16:05 > 0:16:06- Was it fitness?
0:16:07 > 0:16:15- Darch looked the fittest of the two - but he look tired after four rounds.
0:16:15 > 0:16:18- You could see that Healey - was the more relaxed.
0:16:19 > 0:16:23- He didn't waste his punches, - he was throwing on the back foot...
0:16:23 > 0:16:26- ..and Dorian came out - to do a number on him.
0:16:26 > 0:16:31- The home crowd were behind him - and he was going for the knock-out.
0:16:32 > 0:16:36- He went for the knock-out - but after four rounds, he was tired.
0:16:36 > 0:16:40- Thank you very much, Zack. - It's time for a break.
0:16:40 > 0:16:45- Join us later for a fight featuring - a Cardiff boy hoping to go far.
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0:16:59 > 0:17:01- Welcome back to Merthyr.
0:17:01 > 0:17:05- Before Jamie Evans' fight, - here are the night's highlights.
0:17:11 > 0:17:16- It was a competitive bout between - Kristian Touze and Adam Banister.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19- Touze was victorious - for the second time.
0:17:23 > 0:17:28- Ricky Rowlands won every round - against Paul Cummings.
0:17:29 > 0:17:33- The body blows were effective - and the result pleased the crowd.
0:17:33 > 0:17:38- Ricky Rowlands!
0:17:39 > 0:17:42- It went down to points - between Brewer and Green...
0:17:42 > 0:17:45- ..but not before Green was shaken up - late in the fight.
0:17:48 > 0:17:49- He's down.
0:17:49 > 0:17:52- He'll take a standing count.
0:17:52 > 0:17:54- We have a decision.
0:17:55 > 0:17:58- Stuart Brewer.
0:18:00 > 0:18:02- A couple - of talented youngsters there.
0:18:02 > 0:18:06- One youngster with a perfect record - in super welterweight...
0:18:07 > 0:18:08- ..is JJ Evans from Cardiff.
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- My side of boxing is - counter punches, slick southpaw...
0:18:16 > 0:18:20- ..an outside fighter but when - needed, I can fight on the inside.
0:18:20 > 0:18:22- Tough boy as well - so he's gotta fight.
0:18:23 > 0:18:27- I've won all my fights, they're - looking at me as the favourite.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30- Hopefully this guy comes in to fight - and gives it a go.
0:18:30 > 0:18:34- The first three fights, they didn't - know what to do and clung on.
0:18:34 > 0:18:37- I tried doing things - to make it harder for them.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- Moving to my right, - doing little things.
0:18:42 > 0:18:45- I've won the British Championships - three times.
0:18:45 > 0:18:49- I've represented Wales in the - World and European Championships...
0:18:49 > 0:18:53- ..and other tournaments - around the world.
0:18:53 > 0:18:56- Whoever says - they don't get nervous is a liar.
0:18:56 > 0:18:59- I do, I do get a little bit nervous - but nothing major.
0:18:59 > 0:19:04- I've got world-class training - with the likes of Nathan Cleverly.
0:19:04 > 0:19:08- I got really good sparring - with the likes of Jermaine.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11- I really don't think - he'll have that experience.
0:19:11 > 0:19:15- I'd love to win the British title, - that's my ambition.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18- Anything other than that is a dream.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- Just keep it in focus, - taking each fight as it comes.
0:19:22 > 0:19:25- He's got the tools to go - right the way to the top.
0:19:29 > 0:19:33- A confident lad - sparring with Jermain Asare.
0:19:33 > 0:19:37- He'll be appearing on Y Ffeit - next month.
0:19:37 > 0:19:39- Let's join JJ's fight.
0:19:40 > 0:19:44- Facing the Welsh youngster - who's only fought 12 rounds...
0:19:44 > 0:19:50- ..is William Warby Warburton, an - Englishman who's fought 709 rounds.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53- This is going to be - an interesting bout.
0:19:53 > 0:19:56- Let's re-join our commentator, - Gareth Roberts.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- Seconds out.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07- As we suggested earlier...
0:20:07 > 0:20:13- ..JJ Evans, or Jamie Jordan Evans - to give him his full name...
0:20:13 > 0:20:19- ..is a very promising - 21-year-old boxer.
0:20:19 > 0:20:24- He's facing an experienced boxer - in William Warburton.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- The Englishman fought - 25 times last year...
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- ..and this is - his fourth bout in 2017.
0:20:32 > 0:20:34- On the other hand...
0:20:34 > 0:20:39- ..this is the fourth time Evans - has entered the boxing ring...
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- ..as a professional boxer.
0:20:41 > 0:20:44- He's won all his contests so far.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49- From his stance...
0:20:49 > 0:20:57- ..you'll see that Evans is standing - with his feet wide apart.
0:21:00 > 0:21:02- He's very patient.
0:21:02 > 0:21:05- He's waiting for his opportunity.
0:21:05 > 0:21:11- He's on the front foot - weighing up his opponent, Warburton.
0:21:21 > 0:21:26- Warburton shows once again, as he - showed at the start of this round...
0:21:27 > 0:21:29- ..he's been far more offensive.
0:21:29 > 0:21:37- He feels that he's trailing in this - contest after the first two rounds.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41- There's only one round - after this one.
0:21:47 > 0:21:51- Warburton is controlling - the centre of the ring.
0:21:52 > 0:21:58- JJ Evans hasn't thrown many punches - during this round.
0:21:58 > 0:22:03- Warburton might be seeing a chance - to win this contest.
0:22:09 > 0:22:13- Evans is at his best - when he counterattacks.
0:22:14 > 0:22:18- We're not seeing him - throwing many punches.
0:22:20 > 0:22:23- Warburton has pinned him - to the ropes.
0:22:23 > 0:22:27- Evans does well to move - off the ropes...
0:22:27 > 0:22:33- ..to deprive Warburton - an opportunity to take advantage.
0:22:36 > 0:22:41- Evans is cornered but he escapes - once more and counterattacks.
0:22:42 > 0:22:48- Evans is trained by Darren Wilson, - Nathan Cleverly's trainer...
0:22:49 > 0:22:52- ..one of two Welsh World Champions.
0:22:56 > 0:23:00- Warburton has looked so much - stronger during this round.
0:23:02 > 0:23:07- Evans has been on the ropes longer - than he was in the opening rounds.
0:23:17 > 0:23:20- One minute and 20 seconds - of the final round to go.
0:23:21 > 0:23:23- Warburton continues to move forward.
0:23:26 > 0:23:28- He has plenty of experience.
0:23:29 > 0:23:32- He might not be - the most fashionable boxer...
0:23:35 > 0:23:39- ..but he has far more experience - than his opponent.
0:23:39 > 0:23:43- Evans isn't landing the blows...
0:23:43 > 0:23:48- ..as well as he did - in the opening rounds.
0:23:51 > 0:23:55- Warburton aims for the ribs. - The punches are taking their toll.
0:23:55 > 0:23:58- Evans does well to escape.
0:23:59 > 0:24:02- He counter punches - with a right to the body.
0:24:05 > 0:24:08- The Welsh man remains - on the back foot.
0:24:08 > 0:24:13- Warburton, once again, - with the combination to the body.
0:24:17 > 0:24:20- Two explosive combinations - from the Englishman...
0:24:21 > 0:24:23- ..as the clock ticks - on the final round.
0:24:26 > 0:24:28- Ten seconds to go.
0:24:28 > 0:24:32- JJ Evans will be disappointed - with tonight's performance.
0:24:32 > 0:24:38- We haven't seen him at his best. - The Englishman finishes strongly.
0:24:38 > 0:24:42- There goes the bell - and that's the end of the contest.
0:24:47 > 0:24:51- Ladies and gentlemen, - after four rounds of action...
0:24:51 > 0:24:53- ..we go to the referee's scorecard.
0:24:53 > 0:24:57- Martin Williams - scores the bout 40-38.
0:24:57 > 0:25:00- For your winner by decision...
0:25:00 > 0:25:05- ..JJ Evans.
0:25:05 > 0:25:09- It's a win for the Welshman. There's - more relief than celebration.
0:25:09 > 0:25:12- I don't think he expected it - to be so close.
0:25:13 > 0:25:16- Zack, how did you see it? - Warburton came in ready to fight.
0:25:17 > 0:25:21- He's boxed a number of bouts. - Did his experience come through?
0:25:21 > 0:25:26- In the first round, - Warburton was on the back foot.
0:25:26 > 0:25:29- He was just trying to size Jamie up.
0:25:29 > 0:25:33- In the second, third - and final rounds...
0:25:33 > 0:25:37- ..he put the pressure on and you - could see he caused some trouble...
0:25:38 > 0:25:41- ..but Jamie stuck to his tactics, - used his moves...
0:25:41 > 0:25:44- ..avoided the punches - and gave a solid performance.
0:25:44 > 0:25:49- I think he won every round.
0:25:49 > 0:25:53- Great, thanks very much, Zack. - Stay right where you are.
0:25:53 > 0:25:57- Next a battle between - North and South for the Welsh title.
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0:26:11 > 0:26:13- Welcome back.
0:26:13 > 0:26:17- One of the locals is next. - It's a lightweight bout.
0:26:17 > 0:26:19- Gavin Gwynne v Jamie Quinn.
0:26:23 > 0:26:29- Gavin Gwynne has completely - controlled this first round.
0:26:29 > 0:26:33- A minute and 20 seconds to go - until the end of the round.
0:26:33 > 0:26:37- He's mastered - the centre of the ring.
0:26:37 > 0:26:41- We've seen very little - from James Quinn from Stockport.
0:26:45 > 0:26:50- The 1-2, 1-2 combinations - from Gavin Gwynne...
0:26:50 > 0:26:52- ..have been so effective.
0:26:52 > 0:26:56- He's been on the front foot - right from the start.
0:27:03 > 0:27:08- Gavin Gwynne - has the height and reach advantage.
0:27:08 > 0:27:12- The left-hand jabs, - so constant during the round...
0:27:12 > 0:27:15- ..has helped him score - plenty of points...
0:27:15 > 0:27:17- ..and kept Quinn on the back foot.
0:27:22 > 0:27:24- Quinn's a local lad - - a Merthyr Boy.
0:27:24 > 0:27:27- He trains in Newport...
0:27:27 > 0:27:33- ..from the same boxing stable - as World Champion Lee Selby.
0:27:33 > 0:27:37- He's here tonight to support - Gavin Gwynne.
0:27:37 > 0:27:40- The Merthyr lad can be content...
0:27:40 > 0:27:44- ..with the work he's done - in the opening round.
0:27:49 > 0:27:52- He's steady, he's patient...
0:27:52 > 0:27:55- ..and he's scored plenty of points.
0:28:08 > 0:28:11- No, no, - left hand just nice and tidy.
0:28:11 > 0:28:13- He can see what's happening.
0:28:13 > 0:28:17- He's not going to engage, - he doesn't know what to do.
0:28:17 > 0:28:20- All you want to do - is try and vary it a bit.
0:28:20 > 0:28:24- It's predictable - - jab, jab, right jab, jab, right.
0:28:24 > 0:28:27- Vary it from time to time. - Nothing daft.
0:28:27 > 0:28:31- If the right hand comes, it comes. - He'll be happy with that.
0:28:31 > 0:28:34- Everything off the left lead.
0:28:34 > 0:28:37- Nice and tidy. Well done, Gav.
0:28:39 > 0:28:46- Gavin Gwynne's corner are happy with - what they saw in the first round.
0:28:46 > 0:28:50- There's no need for him - to do anything silly...
0:28:50 > 0:28:54- ..but they want to see - more variety from him...
0:28:55 > 0:28:57- ..as this contest goes on.
0:29:09 > 0:29:12- He was very disciplined - during the first round.
0:29:12 > 0:29:19- A few blows to the body, the type - of variety his corner wanted to see.
0:29:21 > 0:29:26- Gavin Gwynne has fought against - Zack Davies in the past...
0:29:26 > 0:29:32- ..when he was an amateur - in the super lightweight division.
0:29:32 > 0:29:36- They didn't think he had enough - power in that division.
0:29:36 > 0:29:41- That's why he switched down to fight - in the lightweight division.
0:29:42 > 0:29:47- He certainly has the height - and the reach to pose a threat.
0:29:50 > 0:29:52- Good combinations.
0:29:52 > 0:29:56- We've seen more variety from Gwynne - in the second round.
0:29:57 > 0:30:02- We've seen very little from Quinn...
0:30:02 > 0:30:08- ..possibly because of Gwynn's - stance, the classic stance...
0:30:08 > 0:30:13- ..that doesn't offer much - of a target for opponents.
0:30:15 > 0:30:19- He stands with his shoulder - facing Quinn.
0:30:19 > 0:30:21- His defence is solid.
0:30:31 > 0:30:36- Gwynne still on the front foot. - The punches are scoring points.
0:30:36 > 0:30:41- We've seen the variety - since the advice from his corner...
0:30:41 > 0:30:44- ..at the end of the first round.
0:30:44 > 0:30:49- He comes in with some - effective punches, steps back...
0:30:49 > 0:30:51- ..and starts again.
0:30:55 > 0:30:59- Gwynne doesn't look tired at all.
0:30:59 > 0:31:05- He's still as light on his feet now, - as the third round ends...
0:31:05 > 0:31:08- ..as he was at the start - of the contest.
0:31:13 > 0:31:17- 1-2, left jab - with a right hand to follow.
0:31:21 > 0:31:24- Quinn has offered very little.
0:31:24 > 0:31:31- The Englishman has fought - every weekend in the past month.
0:31:32 > 0:31:35- There might be some fatigue - setting in with him.
0:31:37 > 0:31:41- The round ends - and Gwynne will take that one too.
0:31:51 > 0:31:53- The penultimate round.
0:31:53 > 0:31:58- Gwynne can be fairly confident - that he's quite a way ahead.
0:32:02 > 0:32:05- If he can just carry on - for the next two rounds...
0:32:06 > 0:32:10- ..as he has done so far, - he should emerge victorious.
0:32:10 > 0:32:13- On the other hand, - he needn't do anything silly.
0:32:13 > 0:32:16- He's been very disciplined - so far in this contest.
0:32:20 > 0:32:25- Two more jabs with the left - keeping Quinn on the back foot.
0:32:29 > 0:32:35- Throughout the contest, Gwynne has - controlled the centre of the ring.
0:32:35 > 0:32:39- Quinn is on the ropes.
0:32:46 > 0:32:49- Despite Gwynne - being on the front foot...
0:32:51 > 0:32:53- ..Quinn's hands are high enough.
0:32:53 > 0:32:55- He's defending himself well.
0:32:58 > 0:33:05- He needs to do more in the remaining - minutes to force a victory...
0:33:05 > 0:33:08- ..from Gavin Gwynne.
0:33:18 > 0:33:21- The Merthyr man - still has plenty of energy.
0:33:21 > 0:33:23- He's still pressing.
0:33:23 > 0:33:28- He's still landing those blows, - a jab and a right to follow.
0:33:28 > 0:33:31- Those combinations - that score points.
0:33:35 > 0:33:38- He doesn't look tired at all.
0:33:38 > 0:33:42- He's still controlling the centre - of the ring with a minute to go.
0:33:45 > 0:33:47- As you may have noticed...
0:33:47 > 0:33:52- ..Gwynne's hands are lower now - than they were earlier in the fight.
0:33:52 > 0:33:55- He's not worried about - defending himself.
0:33:56 > 0:34:01- He might be thinking he can stop - Quinn in the remaining time.
0:34:01 > 0:34:07- We might see something that only - one boxer has done in 38 fights.
0:34:11 > 0:34:13- 30 seconds left on the clock.
0:34:13 > 0:34:17- Gavin Gwynne from Merthyr - is comfortably in front.
0:34:19 > 0:34:23- This will be a popular victory...
0:34:23 > 0:34:28- ..with Gavin Gwynne - fighting in his home town.
0:34:29 > 0:34:33- Referee Reece Carter steps in - to separate them.
0:34:33 > 0:34:37- Only his decision will count - at the end of the contest.
0:34:37 > 0:34:40- Gavin Gwynne finishes the bout - strongly.
0:34:40 > 0:34:44- That's the bell - - respect from both boxers.
0:34:44 > 0:34:49- The Merthyr man is confident - that he's won that one.
0:34:51 > 0:34:55- After six rounds of action...
0:34:55 > 0:34:58- ..we go to the referee's scorecard.
0:34:58 > 0:35:01- Reece Carter scores the bout 60-54.
0:35:01 > 0:35:03- For your winner by decision...
0:35:03 > 0:35:09- ..Gavin Double G Gwynne.
0:35:13 > 0:35:16- Let's hear it for your runner-up, - Jamie Quinn.
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0:35:34 > 0:35:37- Tonight in Merthyr is all about - the boxers in the ring...
0:35:37 > 0:35:41- ..but we're taking a moment - to speak to this man...
0:35:41 > 0:35:43- ..World Champion Lee Selby.
0:35:43 > 0:35:47- Thanks for giving up your time. - This must take you back a bit.
0:35:47 > 0:35:51- Fantastic venue for young boxers, - where it all began for you.
0:35:51 > 0:35:56- I started my professional career - in the small hall shows like this...
0:35:56 > 0:35:58- ..in Newport, South Wales.
0:35:58 > 0:36:01- This is the base - for most professional boxers...
0:36:02 > 0:36:05- ..who didn't have - a stand-out amateur career...
0:36:05 > 0:36:10- ..who weren't Olympians - or gold medal winners.
0:36:10 > 0:36:13- This is where we learnt our trade.
0:36:13 > 0:36:17- We all know about Vegas. - You've fought in the O2.
0:36:17 > 0:36:18- What's next for Lee Selby?
0:36:18 > 0:36:21- What's next for Lee Selby?- - I'm hoping for a big fight next.
0:36:21 > 0:36:24- I had that bad time in Las Vegas - which should have been...
0:36:24 > 0:36:27- ..the highlight of my career - but sadly it wasn't.
0:36:28 > 0:36:31- I had a fight against Andoni Gago...
0:36:31 > 0:36:34- ..a win and a few rounds - under my belt.
0:36:34 > 0:36:38- I'm looking for a big fight, - maybe an unification fight...
0:36:38 > 0:36:40- ..or at least a world title defence.
0:36:40 > 0:36:42- Name names, Lee.
0:36:42 > 0:36:47- The three main fighters I'd like - to face are Carl Frampton...
0:36:47 > 0:36:50- ..Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares.
0:36:50 > 0:36:55- Thank you, IBF Featherweight - Champion of the World, Lee Selby.
0:36:55 > 0:37:00- Only one fight left for us tonight - but it's a belter.
0:37:04 > 0:37:08- Tony Dixon is the favourite, - with the crowd at least.
0:37:08 > 0:37:11- He's already seen - two opponents pull out.
0:37:11 > 0:37:14- Mike Jones from Wrexham - is his challenger tonight.
0:37:14 > 0:37:18- This is a chance for the - inexperienced 32-year-old to shine.
0:37:19 > 0:37:22- The Welsh Super Welterweight title - is on the line.
0:37:29 > 0:37:33- My first fight in Wales. It'd be - good if it was in North Wales.
0:37:33 > 0:37:36- I lived in South Wales - for 10 years...
0:37:36 > 0:37:41- ..and worked with Southwalian lads - but it doesn't really bother me.
0:37:42 > 0:37:45- I'm here for a fight and let's hope - that's what we'll get.
0:37:46 > 0:37:51- We're in a little place, Wrexham, - where you don't get much exposure...
0:37:51 > 0:37:53- ..in any newspapers.
0:37:53 > 0:37:56- We've not had any pro shows - in Wrexham.
0:37:56 > 0:38:00- Be nice to have one here - to save people having to travel.
0:38:00 > 0:38:03- There's a North and South Wales - divide.
0:38:03 > 0:38:06- I don't see - why they can't get it together.
0:38:08 > 0:38:10- Mike's a good counterpuncher.
0:38:10 > 0:38:13- You've got to get him - on the front foot, going forward.
0:38:15 > 0:38:17- His training regime - is a bit gruelling.
0:38:18 > 0:38:21- I've never been - with another boxing team.
0:38:21 > 0:38:24- He's only had four fights, - he's only had 12 amateur fights.
0:38:24 > 0:38:26- He won some, he lost some.
0:38:26 > 0:38:30- He stuck with me. I told him - one day this would happen.
0:38:31 > 0:38:35- I don't smoke, I don't drink. - Always in the gym, always training.
0:38:36 > 0:38:40- Age has got nothing to do with it. - Depends how much you want it.
0:38:40 > 0:38:43- Hopefully - I can come back with a win.
0:38:43 > 0:38:45- With this going on, this fight...
0:38:45 > 0:38:48- ..I think he'll step up - and become something.
0:39:02 > 0:39:06- This fight is massive for me. - It could change everything.
0:39:06 > 0:39:08- Otherwise it leaves me - where I am now.
0:39:09 > 0:39:12- Hopefully it'll open some doors. - I know I can do it.
0:39:13 > 0:39:14- I'm a fighter, that's what I do.
0:39:16 > 0:39:19- This gym keeps me off the street, - keeps me busy.
0:39:20 > 0:39:23- My coach, Paul Paveltish, - we work together.
0:39:23 > 0:39:27- We don't need luxury, this is us. - This is our environment.
0:39:27 > 0:39:30- This is what we enjoy. - This is everything for us.
0:39:32 > 0:39:34- He'll be able to fight a dowdy, - he's relentless.
0:39:35 > 0:39:38- He has the Ricky Hatton style, - constant pressure.
0:39:39 > 0:39:41- This is for the Welsh title.
0:39:41 > 0:39:44- I'm fast, I'm sharp - and I'll be fit.
0:39:44 > 0:39:49- My weight is a struggle, I'll - tell you the truth but I'll do it.
0:39:49 > 0:39:53- This is the Valleys. Nobody's born - with a silver spoon in their mouth.
0:39:53 > 0:39:57- If he makes it in boxing, - it'll be a Cinderella story.
0:39:58 > 0:40:03- It's very hard outside. I'm a very - hard worker as everyone knows.
0:40:03 > 0:40:05- I'm a plasterer by trade.
0:40:05 > 0:40:08- I get up in the morning - and do the dogs.
0:40:08 > 0:40:11- I go to work, I come home from work.
0:40:11 > 0:40:13- I sort the dogs out - and go to the gym.
0:40:14 > 0:40:16- I come back from the gym - and put the dogs away.
0:40:16 > 0:40:20- I'm back with my family - and then I'm out for a run.
0:40:21 > 0:40:23- It's the same day in, day out.
0:40:23 > 0:40:26- I'd love to win - and I'm going in it to win.
0:40:26 > 0:40:28- I'm not going in - to lose or lie down.
0:40:29 > 0:40:32- This is me, this is my life. - This is what we need.
0:40:34 > 0:40:39- Here comes Tony Dixon, - the boxer from Mountain Ash.
0:40:39 > 0:40:45- He's on his home patch, - he's surrounded by his people...
0:40:45 > 0:40:51- ..he's fighting for the - Welsh Super Welterweight title.
0:40:53 > 0:40:57- Dixon is usually - a welterweight fighter...
0:40:57 > 0:41:01- ..but he's stepped up for this bout.
0:41:01 > 0:41:08- He steps into the ring - weighing in at 10st 12lbs 5oz.
0:41:10 > 0:41:12- Let's join the MC, Ricky Knight.
0:41:14 > 0:41:18- Ladies and gentlemen, this is - your main event of the evening.
0:41:18 > 0:41:22- Merthyr, make some noise.
0:41:25 > 0:41:28- In the red corner, - wearing the black shorts...
0:41:29 > 0:41:34- ..weighing in at 10st 13lbs 4oz, - with two wins and two defeats...
0:41:34 > 0:41:39- ..from Wrexham, Mike Jones.
0:41:41 > 0:41:45- His opponent, - fighting in the blue corner...
0:41:45 > 0:41:48- ..in silver shorts - with the green waistband...
0:41:48 > 0:41:50- ..weighing in at 10st 12lbs 5oz...
0:41:51 > 0:41:55- ..he has a record of eight wins - with only one defeat.
0:41:55 > 0:41:58- From Mountain Ash, - the Welsh Terrier...
0:41:58 > 0:42:05- ..Tony Dixon.
0:42:06 > 0:42:08- Your timekeeper is Nick White.
0:42:08 > 0:42:13- Your referee in charge of the - action, referee Martin Williams.
0:42:17 > 0:42:21- I spoke to you both in the dressing - room. You know what I expect.
0:42:21 > 0:42:25- Any questions? Defend yourself - at all times. Good luck.
0:42:28 > 0:42:30- Seconds out.
0:42:31 > 0:42:34- This bout - is meant to last 10 rounds.
0:42:34 > 0:42:36- Tony Dixon is the favourite.
0:42:36 > 0:42:42- At 24 years of age, he knows he has - to step up to reach the next level.
0:42:42 > 0:42:45- Mike Jones, on the other hand, - is 32 years old.
0:42:45 > 0:42:49- He's never been past four rounds - in the past.
0:42:49 > 0:42:54- It's a big challenge - for the Northwalian.
0:42:54 > 0:42:58- He's a few inches taller than Dixon.
0:43:01 > 0:43:05- Dixon, on the attack - right from the start.
0:43:05 > 0:43:09- He's said that he - really has to win this one
0:43:10 > 0:43:14- We'll see what Mike Jones - has to offer.
0:43:15 > 0:43:17- He's in the corner right now. - Dixon attacks.
0:43:18 > 0:43:22- He lands a blow on Mike Jones' chin - and down he goes.
0:43:22 > 0:43:25- He takes the mandatory eight count.
0:43:26 > 0:43:30- The Welsh Terrier, - as Dixon is known...
0:43:30 > 0:43:33- ..wants to get back at Mike Jones.
0:43:33 > 0:43:39- He shakes his head and Dixon - with some relentless punching.
0:43:39 > 0:43:42- Dixon has floored him again.
0:43:42 > 0:43:45- Mike Jones is seeing stars...
0:43:46 > 0:43:50- ..and they're not the stars - on Dixon's body.
0:43:50 > 0:43:52- Another standing count.
0:43:52 > 0:43:55- The crowd are on their feet.
0:43:55 > 0:44:01- We have to admire - Mike Jones' bravery...
0:44:01 > 0:44:03- ..as Dixon steps in again.
0:44:03 > 0:44:06- He aims for the body, - aims for the head.
0:44:07 > 0:44:09- Jones is stuck on the ropes.
0:44:09 > 0:44:14- He has to get away from there if - he wants to compete in this contest.
0:44:14 > 0:44:19- Dixon continues to press, - continues to punch relentlessly...
0:44:19 > 0:44:22- ..and Jones is down - for the third time.
0:44:23 > 0:44:26- He won't be getting up this time.
0:44:26 > 0:44:31- Dixon knows he's won the bout.
0:44:31 > 0:44:36- The medics have stepped into - the ring to take care of Jones.
0:44:36 > 0:44:39- That combination, - the left and the right...
0:44:40 > 0:44:42- ..floored him for the third time.
0:44:42 > 0:44:45- There was no coming back - from that one.
0:44:45 > 0:44:50- Tony Dixon is the new - Welsh Super Welterweight Champion.
0:44:51 > 0:44:56- It's good to see Mike Jones - sitting up in the corner.
0:44:59 > 0:45:04- Ladies and gentlemen, referee - Martin Williams stops the contest...
0:45:04 > 0:45:08- ..at 1m 49s of the first round.
0:45:08 > 0:45:14- For your winner and Welsh - Super Welterweight Champion...
0:45:14 > 0:45:16- ..the Welsh Terrier...
0:45:16 > 0:45:21- ..Tony Dixon.
0:45:26 > 0:45:29- Let's hear it for your challenger, - Mike Jones.
0:45:32 > 0:45:34- Tony Dixon, how was it for you?
0:45:34 > 0:45:38- Brilliant. He was taking it slow - and he felt my power.
0:45:38 > 0:45:39- I felt it hurt him...
0:45:40 > 0:45:44- ..and then I knew it was going - to be over if I carried on.
0:45:44 > 0:45:46- I'm a very, very good finisher.
0:45:46 > 0:45:49- I'm more of a fighter than a boxer - but I can do both.
0:45:50 > 0:45:52- Once I caught him, - I knew I'd hurt him.
0:45:52 > 0:45:56- I just carried on throwing - them through and it worked.
0:45:56 > 0:46:00- You've got the Welsh belt around - your waist, that must feel good.
0:46:00 > 0:46:04- Tony Dixon, Super Welterweight - Champion of Wales.
0:46:04 > 0:46:05- Congratulations.
0:46:05 > 0:46:07- Congratulations.- - Thank you very much.
0:46:08 > 0:46:10- Thanks, mate.
0:46:11 > 0:46:14- Well, Zack, that was the one - you wanted to watch.
0:46:15 > 0:46:18- It didn't last long. - It was some performance.
0:46:18 > 0:46:20- It was a great performance.
0:46:20 > 0:46:23- He came out, he bided his time, - stayed off the jab...
0:46:24 > 0:46:27- ..and caught him with a body shot - in the corner.
0:46:27 > 0:46:31- He came with a right hand - over-the-body shot and put him down.
0:46:31 > 0:46:34- He's a good finisher - - he came out and did the job.
0:46:34 > 0:46:39- Even though Mike Jones is 32, - he was a little inexperienced.
0:46:39 > 0:46:42- I think this was too soon for him.
0:46:42 > 0:46:45- He'd had four fights, - he'd lost two of them.
0:46:45 > 0:46:48- He was meant to fight JJ Evans...
0:46:48 > 0:46:51- ..a less experienced fighter - than Tony Dixon.
0:46:51 > 0:46:53- I think it was too early for him.
0:46:53 > 0:46:57- Job done. Thank you very much - for you comments, Zack.
0:46:57 > 0:47:03- Next week, I'm in Llanelli in the - heat of Ffwrnes and the MMA octagon.
0:47:03 > 0:47:07- For tonight, Wales has a new - super welterweight champion.
0:47:07 > 0:47:11- He's making the short journey - home to Mountain Ash. Goodnight!
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