0:00:00 > 0:00:00- .
0:00:00 > 0:00:03- When you talk about - Ebbw Vale's sporting heritage...
0:00:04 > 0:00:06- ..boxing doesn't immediately - spring to mind.
0:00:07 > 0:00:11- We're here to see a local heroine - claiming a major boxing title.
0:00:11 > 0:00:16- Boxing at the Ebbw Vale Sports - Centre for the very first time.
0:00:17 > 0:00:19- Yes, it's time for Y Ffeit.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- Hoping to impress the crowd - in the Ebbw Vale Sports Centre...
0:01:16 > 0:01:19- ..is Jermaine Asare from Pontypridd.
0:01:19 > 0:01:21- One way or another, I'm gonna win.
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- A battle between - South and Mid Wales later...
0:01:27 > 0:01:32- ..as a Commonwealth bronze medallist - faces an old head from Aber.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35- Try and roughen him up, - get under his skin.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38- A dangerous Olympiad - from Cameroon...
0:01:38 > 0:01:42- ..takes on Welsh super welterweight - champion Tony Dixon.
0:01:44 > 0:01:48- I'll catch up with Craig Kennedy - before his British title shot.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52- Tonight's star attraction - is Ashley Brace.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54- I think I'm gonna knock her out.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57- She's hoping to win the WBC title...
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- ..in front of her home crowd.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03- Yes, we're back in the boxing ring.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06- At my side is professional boxer - Zack Davies.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- You've caught the sun, Zack. - Barry Island or Pontyberem?
0:02:10 > 0:02:13- No, I've been training - out in Spain.
0:02:13 > 0:02:18- We're looking forward to a historic - night of boxing for many reasons.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21- Ashley Brace is fighting - for an international WBC title.
0:02:21 > 0:02:24- It's the first time a women's title - has been contested in Wales.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27- She's the first Welsh woman - to do so.
0:02:27 > 0:02:32- It's also a debut for - a women's title bout on Welsh TV.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- We could talk - about Ashley Brace all night.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39- Who else has caught your attention - tonight? Tony Dixon, maybe?
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- I'm looking forward - to seeing Tony Dixon.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46- Last time we saw him - the fight was over in two minutes.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49- Yes, an historic night - of boxing awaits us.
0:02:49 > 0:02:52- We start with the Welshman...
0:02:52 > 0:02:56- ..who could have excelled - in a very different sport.
0:02:58 > 0:03:02- I started off playing - for Norwich City when I was a kid.
0:03:02 > 0:03:06- I went from there to Cardiff City, - played for them for a bit.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09- I was with Swansea City - for a few years...
0:03:09 > 0:03:13- ..and started to fall out of love - with football and got into boxing...
0:03:14 > 0:03:16- ..just to keep me off the streets.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19- The rest of the boys were going - so I went as well.
0:03:19 > 0:03:21- Survival of the fittest really.
0:03:22 > 0:03:27- Darren keeps me in peak shape, - makes sure my fitness is tip-top.
0:03:27 > 0:03:28- I'm ready to go really.
0:03:29 > 0:03:34- We've trained for some people and - they've pulled out in the last week.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- We work on just getting - the best out of Jermaine...
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- ..not over thinking it really, - so we develop him as a boxer.
0:03:41 > 0:03:42- Graft, graft, graft.
0:03:44 > 0:03:49- I've been sparring with an amateur - from Ponty, nice and tall.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53- Nathan Cleverly and Jamie Evans.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- They work well off each other - and push each other to the limits.
0:03:57 > 0:04:00- I take him up Nathan Cleverly's - and do a bit of sparring up there.
0:04:00 > 0:04:04- Jermaine is the same weight as - Nathan so it's working very good.
0:04:05 > 0:04:09- It pushed me on to the next level. - He's a World Champion.
0:04:09 > 0:04:13- His work rate is through the roof, - it brings the best out of me.
0:04:15 > 0:04:19- I need to do these longer rounds - to be able to see my strength...
0:04:19 > 0:04:22- ..instead of the shorter - four-round fights.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25- The more rounds I do, - the better I'll be.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29- One way or another, - I'm going to win.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- Chris Nixon from Stoke is aiming to - be the second fighter to beat Asare.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- The Englishman's career - has been inconsistent.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43- This is their second fight with - Asare winning the first on points.
0:04:44 > 0:04:46- Let's join our commentator, - Gareth Roberts.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54- A minute of the opening round to go.
0:04:55 > 0:05:01- It's been a slow start - from Jermaine Asare and Chris Nixon.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- Nixon is the more experienced - of the two.
0:05:12 > 0:05:14- A good right to the body from Asare.
0:05:22 > 0:05:27- Asare won a bronze medal in the - 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30- He likes the left to the body.
0:05:31 > 0:05:35- We've seen that one more than once - in this contest already.
0:05:46 > 0:05:48- Asare with the right over the top.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58- His left is very effective too.
0:06:03 > 0:06:07- He's being very patient. A left jab.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09- There's plenty of variety.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13- They're single blows, - not combinations.
0:06:14 > 0:06:16- The right once again.
0:06:18 > 0:06:20- Nixon is on the back foot.
0:06:26 > 0:06:29- Another right hand over the top.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- A left to the stomach, and again.
0:06:32 > 0:06:33- Those will hurt.
0:06:33 > 0:06:35- Nixon...
0:06:35 > 0:06:38- ..he's trying to fight back...
0:06:39 > 0:06:43- ..and he's shown Asare - that he can take his blows.
0:06:51 > 0:06:55- A good right hand from Asare.
0:06:55 > 0:06:59- The only difference - between both fighters right now...
0:06:59 > 0:07:03- ..Asare's showing - a little more intent with his blows.
0:07:03 > 0:07:07- Jermaine Asare's blows - are having a greater effect...
0:07:07 > 0:07:10- ..such as that one over the top.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14- That's a well used tactic - in his arsenal and it's effective.
0:07:17 > 0:07:22- He's also persevering - with the left to the body.
0:07:24 > 0:07:28- Those blows are draining - Chris Nixon's energy.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35- This bout is scheduled to last - six rounds.
0:07:35 > 0:07:41- Asare has never boxed further - than four rounds in a single bout.
0:07:42 > 0:07:44- Nixon hasn't worked him hard.
0:07:44 > 0:07:48- Asare hasn't had to move far - from the centre of the ring.
0:07:59 > 0:08:05- Asare seems to have slowed down - the intensity of his blows...
0:08:05 > 0:08:08- ..compared to the earlier rounds.
0:08:08 > 0:08:11- That left is still effective - when it comes.
0:08:16 > 0:08:22- In fairness, Nixon has proved to be - a good defender...
0:08:22 > 0:08:25- ..and a solid opponent.
0:08:25 > 0:08:30- He's taken a number of blows - from Asare and he's still standing.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34- The right over the top again. - And again.
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- Two right-hand blows - instead of the left to the body.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47- The penultimate round.
0:08:49 > 0:08:54- Originally, Jermaine Asare was - hoping to fight Nathan Thorley...
0:08:54 > 0:08:58- ..for the Welsh - light heavyweight title.
0:08:58 > 0:09:02- He's trying to end this bout early - with those combinations.
0:09:03 > 0:09:07- Dixon is still sprightly - on his feet.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13- He wasn't shaken - by those blows from Asare.
0:09:15 > 0:09:20- That right has been like - a windmill over the top.
0:09:20 > 0:09:24- The left to the ribs - has been solid and consistent.
0:09:28 > 0:09:30- He hasn't missed much.
0:09:33 > 0:09:36- Every time Nixon tries to counter...
0:09:36 > 0:09:43- ..the punches he throws don't have - that much of an impact on Asare.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47- Another left to the ribs.
0:09:51 > 0:09:53- The final minute of the final round.
0:09:53 > 0:09:56- These boxers - have faced each other once before.
0:09:57 > 0:09:59- Asare won on points in 2015.
0:10:00 > 0:10:06- You feel tonight that Chris Nixon - will have to do something special...
0:10:07 > 0:10:10- ..if he wants to avoid - another defeat.
0:10:13 > 0:10:17- Well, - Asare is an electrician by trade.
0:10:18 > 0:10:23- Unfortunately, there's little spark - left in this fight...
0:10:23 > 0:10:26- ..but he's done enough - to win this bout.
0:10:28 > 0:10:33- Throwing those huge blows - has taken its toll on Asare...
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- ..as we approach - the final 10 seconds.
0:10:41 > 0:10:47- Jermaine Asare will be more - than happy with his performance.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52- The final bell is rung.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54- The boxers embrace.
0:11:00 > 0:11:02- For your winner by decision...
0:11:03 > 0:11:06- ..Jermaine Asare.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12- No doubt about the decision - in the end.
0:11:12 > 0:11:17- A seventh win for Jermaine Asare - in his professional career.
0:11:19 > 0:11:24- It's the second time you've - fought Nixon. Happier this time?
0:11:24 > 0:11:27- Um, yeah, a bit better this time. - I didn't blow out so much.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- Last time was my second fight, - first time back after a year out...
0:11:32 > 0:11:34- ..so I was gassing a little bit.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- I got six rounds in this time.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39- How are you feeling - after six rounds?
0:11:39 > 0:11:41- Ready to do another six!
0:11:41 > 0:11:45- On Y Ffeit, on S4C, we look forward - to seeing you in the future.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49- Go and jump in the shower. - Thanks, buddy.
0:11:49 > 0:11:52- What did you think - of that performance?
0:11:52 > 0:11:54- Could he have gone - another six rounds?
0:11:55 > 0:12:00- He might have felt he could have - gone another six but he was tired.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03- I think he wanted to go - for the knockout.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06- He was loading up - with the single shots.
0:12:06 > 0:12:10- The right hand over the top - worked every time.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- He was getting tired towards the end - but he says he felt fine.
0:12:14 > 0:12:19- Thanks for now, Zack. Next, the - Welsh superwelterweight champion.
0:12:20 > 0:12:23- Tony Dixon is back on Y Ffeit. - Join us after the break.
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0:12:36 > 0:12:37- Welcome back.
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- I'm always looking out - for someone to talk to.
0:12:41 > 0:12:45- I'm joined tonight by boxer - Craig Kennedy from Cardiff.
0:12:45 > 0:12:50- You're a cruiserweight fighter, - good to see you. Welcome to Y Ffeit.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52- Thank you for having me.
0:12:52 > 0:12:56- Looks a great card - - anyone you're keeping an eye on.
0:12:56 > 0:13:01- Naturally, I've been training with - Jermaine Asare and Nathan Thorley.
0:13:01 > 0:13:03- I'm keeping a close eye on them.
0:13:03 > 0:13:06- Tonight is about Ashley Brace - and her title fight.
0:13:07 > 0:13:09- Everybody's looking forward to that.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- Let's talk about your next fight...
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- ..at the Motorpoint for the - British title against Matty Askin.
0:13:16 > 0:13:20- How's the preparation going? You're - going away to somewhere in Europe.
0:13:21 > 0:13:23- Fortunately enough for myself...
0:13:23 > 0:13:27- ..with Chris Sanigar and - Jamie Sanigar as my management...
0:13:28 > 0:13:30- ..they give me great opportunities.
0:13:30 > 0:13:34- Next week we're flying out to Poland - and we might move on to Russia.
0:13:35 > 0:13:38- I get the opportunity to spar - with the best on the world.
0:13:39 > 0:13:40- It's amazing.
0:13:41 > 0:13:46- Everybody on Y Ffeit look forward - to seeing you in action. Thanks.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52- After JJ Evans' last appearance - on Y Ffeit...
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- ..he complained about - pins and needles in his hands...
0:13:56 > 0:13:59- ..after his victory - over William Warburton.
0:13:59 > 0:14:01- This time, JJ looked sharp.
0:14:02 > 0:14:04- JJ won every round.
0:14:07 > 0:14:12- Samuels came out all guns blazing - in his first professional bout.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15- Rowlands floored him - with a blow to the head.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19- By the end of the fight, - Rowlands had a bloody nose...
0:14:19 > 0:14:23- ..and Samuels took the decision - by a point.
0:14:25 > 0:14:31- An unanimous 40-36 win for Gavin - Gwynne but he'll be disappointed.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37- It was Wales v England - in this lightweight bout.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41- Both rained down the punches - in their quest for the win.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- It went to the referee's card - - a 2-2 draw.
0:14:48 > 0:14:53- If you saw the first episode of - Y Ffeit, you might remember this.
0:14:57 > 0:14:58- And this.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03- More importantly, - I'm sure you remember this.
0:15:10 > 0:15:13- 1min 49secs of perfect boxing.
0:15:13 > 0:15:15- Yes, the Welsh Terrier is back.
0:15:19 > 0:15:23- Tony Dixon will continue in - his new weight class in Ebbw Vale.
0:15:23 > 0:15:27- Challenging the Welsh champion - is the beast from Cameroon...
0:15:27 > 0:15:29- ..Serge Ambomo.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- What tactics will you be using - against Tony Dixon?
0:15:33 > 0:15:36- For me, I don't know yet.
0:15:36 > 0:15:40- To be honest, - I don't know, I cannot say nothing.
0:15:40 > 0:15:44- When I will be in the ring, it's - that time I am going to start...
0:15:44 > 0:15:47- ..use my head, - see how he boxes, how he moves.
0:15:48 > 0:15:50- From there, we'll see how things go.
0:15:50 > 0:15:52- Seconds out, Round 1.
0:15:53 > 0:15:58- Tony Dixon outclassed Mike Jones - in the first programme of Y Ffeit.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- He has a bigger challenge - in front of him tonight.
0:16:04 > 0:16:09- Serge Ambomo is shorter - than Mike Jones.
0:16:11 > 0:16:16- He looks in better shape - than the Wrexham man.
0:16:19 > 0:16:24- When Tony Dixon won the - Welsh super welterweight title...
0:16:24 > 0:16:28- ..he was on fire - in the opening few seconds.
0:16:29 > 0:16:36- He likes to attack - and make his mark on the fight.
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- He leads with his left jab.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- Both are weighing each other up.
0:16:47 > 0:16:51- As Ambomo told us...
0:16:51 > 0:16:54- ..he doesn't know a lot - about Tony Dixon's style...
0:16:55 > 0:16:57- ..but he felt that left hand.
0:16:57 > 0:16:59- Dixon has floored him...
0:16:59 > 0:17:02- ..in the opening round.
0:17:02 > 0:17:07- Serge Ambomo takes a standing count - from Reece Carter.
0:17:09 > 0:17:13- He doesn't look badly hurt.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- Dixon goes straight back in - with a right and a left.
0:17:19 > 0:17:21- Ambomo looks rather shaky - on his feet.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24- He's trying his best to battle back.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- The first round is very similar...
0:17:28 > 0:17:32- ..to the first round we saw - between Dixon and Jones.
0:17:32 > 0:17:35- Dixon floored Ambomo - and went for it.
0:17:35 > 0:17:40- Serge Ambomo looks steadier - on his feet now.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45- Ambomo's nickname is Mr T.
0:17:45 > 0:17:51- There's no need to ask why - with a haircut like that.
0:17:52 > 0:17:54- Let's ask Zack Davies - for his thoughts.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59- A good opening round - as Dixon floored him...
0:17:59 > 0:18:02- ..he's trying to go - for the knock-out...
0:18:02 > 0:18:05- ..but Ambomo's - trying to slow him down.
0:18:06 > 0:18:08- He's a dangerous, strong boxer.
0:18:08 > 0:18:12- Dixon needs to keep his composure, - work off the jab and keep it neat.
0:18:13 > 0:18:17- That's what Dixon has to do. - He has to be vigilant.
0:18:17 > 0:18:21- Ambomo has already shown - that he can be dangerous.
0:18:22 > 0:18:27- Dixon won't want to be dragged - into a battle...
0:18:27 > 0:18:29- ..against the boxer from Cameroon.
0:18:30 > 0:18:35- Dixon must capitalise - on the reach advantage he has.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- A great left from Ambomo. - He caught Dixon.
0:18:48 > 0:18:53- Dixon has been dragged into a battle - against the man from Cameroon.
0:18:55 > 0:19:00- The instructions coming - from Paul Paveltish, his trainer.
0:19:00 > 0:19:05- He's urging Dixon to start boxing, - to use the jab...
0:19:05 > 0:19:09- ..and avoid the type of contest - Ambomo would favour.
0:19:13 > 0:19:15- Both missing with their punches.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23- A good left from Ambomo.
0:19:29 > 0:19:34- Dixon fighting back. Ambomo goes - for the left under the chin.
0:19:34 > 0:19:39- Because of his height, he could - get some success with that punch.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- Paul Paveltish barking at Dixon - to use his jab.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50- He is being caught - from time to time.
0:19:58 > 0:20:00- A minute of the fourth round - remaining.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03- A good right hand from Dixon.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- He pushes Ambomo back.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11- Ambomo responds with a right.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- Dixon is caught in the corner.
0:20:17 > 0:20:19- Another under the chin from Dixon.
0:20:19 > 0:20:25- He's proving he can be a fighter - as well as a boxer.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31- His trainer, Paveltish...
0:20:32 > 0:20:36- ..wants to see more boxing - from the man from Mountain Ash.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40- Dixon is ranked in the Top 20...
0:20:40 > 0:20:44- ..for the British - super welterweight title.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46- Only two Welshman are in the Top 20.
0:20:46 > 0:20:52- Liam Williams is the other boxer - and he's ranked No.2.
0:20:53 > 0:20:56- A warning for Ambomo - from Reece Carter.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- Once again, - Dixon has been caught in the corner.
0:21:11 > 0:21:18- Ambomo fought for Cameroon - in the 2012 London Olympics.
0:21:19 > 0:21:22- He was given political asylum - in this country...
0:21:22 > 0:21:25- ..and he now lives and trains - in Sheffield.
0:21:25 > 0:21:28- He's making - quite an impression here tonight.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- He was floored in the first round.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- He's fought his way back - into this contest.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41- A good combination from Dixon.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44- A good right hand from Ambomo.
0:21:47 > 0:21:49- Dixon will have to be vigilant.
0:21:49 > 0:21:53- A bruise has appeared - under his left eye...
0:21:53 > 0:21:56- ..since early in the fight.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04- The beginning of the final round. - The sixth of six.
0:22:04 > 0:22:10- Ambomo has certainly fought his way - back into this contest...
0:22:10 > 0:22:14- ..after an energetic start - from Tony Dixon.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28- Ambomo in this round, as was - the case in the previous round...
0:22:28 > 0:22:32- ..he's controlling - the centre of the ring.
0:22:37 > 0:22:41- The instructions coming - from Dixon's corner - use the jab.
0:22:43 > 0:22:47- He got caught then as he moved up.
0:22:50 > 0:22:54- 30 seconds of the contest remaining. - This one is close.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58- The decision will be down - to referee Reece Carter.
0:22:58 > 0:23:01- As we've seen on Y Ffeit already...
0:23:01 > 0:23:05- ..he doesn't always favour - the home boxer.
0:23:05 > 0:23:10- Ambomo trying to create - an impression in the final seconds.
0:23:10 > 0:23:14- Dixon will do his best - to prevent him.
0:23:17 > 0:23:21- Dixon with the right to the chin - but misses.
0:23:21 > 0:23:23- He's on the ropes.
0:23:23 > 0:23:25- The contest is almost over.
0:23:26 > 0:23:30- A right from Dixon. Ambomo misses.
0:23:30 > 0:23:33- Dixon, with two blows to the chin.
0:23:33 > 0:23:37- The bell is rung - at the end of the contest.
0:23:37 > 0:23:41- We await Reece Carter's decision.
0:23:44 > 0:23:48- Ladies and gentlemen, - after six rounds of action...
0:23:48 > 0:23:51- ..we go to the referee's scorecard.
0:23:51 > 0:23:56- Reece Carter scores the bout 58-56 - for your winner by decision...
0:23:56 > 0:23:59- ..Tony The Welsh Terrier...
0:23:59 > 0:24:02- Dixon takes it - it was close.
0:24:02 > 0:24:07- Serge Ambomo doesn't look happy - with that decision.
0:24:07 > 0:24:11- Another victory on Y Ffeit - for the Welsh Terrier.
0:24:12 > 0:24:16- Tony Dixon, in the first round - I thought you had him.
0:24:16 > 0:24:20- I did as well. Chris has been - saying to me get the rounds out.
0:24:20 > 0:24:23- I went for him, - in the first I hit him down.
0:24:23 > 0:24:27- I'm pretty good at finishing but - it didn't look like it was there.
0:24:27 > 0:24:31- He was catching me with a lot - of head-butts and dirty moves.
0:24:31 > 0:24:32- He was a strong customer.
0:24:33 > 0:24:37- I'll have a quick chat with Paul. - What's the feeling - relief?
0:24:37 > 0:24:40- I know what he's like, - he loves a scrap...
0:24:40 > 0:24:44- ..but this kid - had never been stopped.
0:24:44 > 0:24:46- Box now, get behind the jab, - and box.
0:24:46 > 0:24:49- He does a tear-up - and that's the trouble with him.
0:24:49 > 0:24:52- I'll never get that out of him - and I don't suppose I want to.
0:24:53 > 0:24:56- He can box and fight - but I wish he'd sit behind the jab.
0:24:56 > 0:24:58- Please don't take that out of him.
0:24:58 > 0:25:01- Congratulations, - go and have a shower.
0:25:01 > 0:25:07- Zack, as Paul said, - he didn't know who his opponent was.
0:25:07 > 0:25:10- Ambomo was handy, he was tough.
0:25:10 > 0:25:13- He's boxed in the Olympic Games.
0:25:13 > 0:25:16- He was a tough customer. - That was a good win for Tony.
0:25:17 > 0:25:18- He was a dangerous boy.
0:25:18 > 0:25:22- He put him down in the first round - and Tony saw the red mist.
0:25:23 > 0:25:24- He wanted to stop him...
0:25:24 > 0:25:28- ..but he soon realised his opponent - was there to stay.
0:25:28 > 0:25:33- In rounds 3 and 4, - he used his jab, straight shots...
0:25:33 > 0:25:36- ..and that worked brilliantly.
0:25:36 > 0:25:38- Serge came on strong - in rounds 5 and 6.
0:25:39 > 0:25:42- It was closer - than it should have been.
0:25:42 > 0:25:43- Thanks for now, Zack.
0:25:43 > 0:25:47- It's time for another break. - Two more fights on the way.
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0:26:00 > 0:26:02- Welcome back.
0:26:02 > 0:26:06- Ashley Brace's international - WBC bout is coming up.
0:26:06 > 0:26:11- We stay with the men's - light heavyweight section first.
0:26:11 > 0:26:16- Two Welshman, one a proud holder - of a Commonwealth bronze medal.
0:26:18 > 0:26:22- Since turning professional following - his success in the Glasgow Games...
0:26:23 > 0:26:28- ..Nathan Thorley from Cardiff has - a perfect record after five fights.
0:26:29 > 0:26:32- This is a battle - between South and Mid Wales.
0:26:32 > 0:26:38- Jamie Ambler will be aiming to avoid - losing his eighth successive bout.
0:26:39 > 0:26:44- Do you think Jamie will try and - take advantage of your inexperience?
0:26:45 > 0:26:47- He can try!
0:26:48 > 0:26:50- I'm in it to win not to lose.
0:26:50 > 0:26:53- He can try his best - but I'll win all day long.
0:26:55 > 0:26:56- What will your tactics be?
0:26:57 > 0:27:00- The long range, - start off with the jab...
0:27:00 > 0:27:04- ..establish the long range, - establish a good jab...
0:27:05 > 0:27:07- ..and see how we go from there.
0:27:07 > 0:27:09- I'll try and break him down.
0:27:12 > 0:27:15- In my career, - I've faced a few big names.
0:27:15 > 0:27:22- I've boxed Robin Reid, Tony Bellew, - Paul Smith, Liam Williams...
0:27:23 > 0:27:26- ..Martin Murray, - Rocky Fielding and Tomi Tatham.
0:27:27 > 0:27:31- There's a guy I boxed up in Glasgow - called El Maachi. He was tough.
0:27:33 > 0:27:37- I've got respect for facing people - like that and going the distance.
0:27:38 > 0:27:40- It shows I've been up there - with them boys.
0:27:41 > 0:27:43- It does help a lot being in Wales.
0:27:43 > 0:27:46- Usually, every journey I go - is a three-hour minimum.
0:27:47 > 0:27:50- I know he's taller than me. - I know he's a back foot boxer.
0:27:51 > 0:27:53- I don't think - he looks strong around the body.
0:27:53 > 0:27:57- I've got to roughen him up, - see if I can get under his skin.
0:27:58 > 0:27:59- All the pressure is on him.
0:28:00 > 0:28:03- To go there and spoil their party - would be great.
0:28:03 > 0:28:07- He hasn't been that distance before, - six rounds.
0:28:07 > 0:28:10- It's more of a mental game, - to be mentally tough.
0:28:14 > 0:28:19- Neither has threatened - to take control of the bout.
0:28:19 > 0:28:24- Nathan Thorley is on the front foot. - The odd jab going in.
0:28:25 > 0:28:28- Jamie Ambler - is the more experienced of the two.
0:28:28 > 0:28:32- He's been encouraged by his trainer, - Nick Hodges.
0:28:33 > 0:28:36- A few punches - to the back of the head going in...
0:28:37 > 0:28:39- ..in front of the referee.
0:28:39 > 0:28:44- Reece Carter wants a word - with Jamie Ambler about that.
0:28:46 > 0:28:48- Ambler... Oh!
0:28:48 > 0:28:52- He had threatened - to roughen up Nathan Thorley.
0:28:56 > 0:28:59- 30 seconds - of the opening round remaining.
0:28:59 > 0:29:04- Ambler on the ropes. Thorley with - blows to the head and the body.
0:29:06 > 0:29:09- Thorley has a patient look - about him.
0:29:09 > 0:29:12- He's waiting for his opportunity.
0:29:13 > 0:29:15- He's not rushing in.
0:29:15 > 0:29:20- Don't forget, - he hasn't boxed for almost a year.
0:29:22 > 0:29:24- He's very disciplined at the moment.
0:29:29 > 0:29:31- That's payback to Ambler...
0:29:31 > 0:29:37- ..for what the Aberystwyth boxer - did to him earlier in the round.
0:29:41 > 0:29:43- Reece Carter separates the two.
0:29:44 > 0:29:49- That's the bell - for the end of the first round.
0:29:57 > 0:30:00- A good combination from Thorley.
0:30:02 > 0:30:07- He hasn't been drawn in - to a battle by Ambler.
0:30:08 > 0:30:12- He's stepped back, - his punches have been measured.
0:30:12 > 0:30:14- He's jabbing consistently.
0:30:15 > 0:30:19- One or two blows to the body, - just like that left.
0:30:22 > 0:30:26- Very little has come - from Ambler's direction yet.
0:30:30 > 0:30:35- He's happy to stay on the ropes - and see Thorley come to him...
0:30:35 > 0:30:38- ..in the hope that he can hit him - on the counter.
0:30:38 > 0:30:41- Good punches to the body - from Thorley.
0:30:46 > 0:30:49- He has plenty of time - to measure his punches.
0:30:49 > 0:30:52- He continues with the jab.
0:31:01 > 0:31:04- Nathan Thorley is a picture - of concentration.
0:31:09 > 0:31:11- Another jab.
0:31:11 > 0:31:14- A good combination.
0:31:17 > 0:31:20- He's avoided Ambler's punches...
0:31:20 > 0:31:23- ..and the right hand floors Ambler.
0:31:23 > 0:31:27- Ambler is given a count - by Reece Carter.
0:31:29 > 0:31:36- It's all over with only a minute - left of the second round.
0:31:36 > 0:31:39- You were looking for lightning - but thunder arrived.
0:31:40 > 0:31:42- Cracking shot, - we worked on it in the gym.
0:31:42 > 0:31:46- He falls in a bit - and doesn't get stopped often.
0:31:46 > 0:31:48- He's been stopped by top boys.
0:31:48 > 0:31:52- A cracking shot, right hand, - down, beautiful.
0:31:52 > 0:31:54- Good to see, a cracking right hand.
0:31:54 > 0:31:58- You've been out for 11 months, - you've been in Australia.
0:31:58 > 0:32:00- You looked after yourself out there.
0:32:01 > 0:32:04- I like to live my life, - you know, live it.
0:32:04 > 0:32:06- I train hard every day.
0:32:06 > 0:32:10- Even when I'm inactive, - I'm in the gym every day.
0:32:10 > 0:32:12- Every day when I'm on the road...
0:32:12 > 0:32:15- ..it's what I want to do - for the rest of my life.
0:32:16 > 0:32:19- On the card tonight, - a guy you were due to fight...
0:32:19 > 0:32:22- ..Jermaine Asare, - for the Welsh title.
0:32:22 > 0:32:25- You still looking - to get that in the ring?
0:32:25 > 0:32:30- There's no rush for that. Let's have - this fight in May, see where we are.
0:32:30 > 0:32:33- I'll fight him all day long, - there's no doubt in my mind.
0:32:33 > 0:32:37- They wanted me to jump in there now.
0:32:37 > 0:32:41- I've been out a year and - they want me to do a ten-rounder.
0:32:41 > 0:32:45- I said no, two and a half weeks - notice, it's not happening.
0:32:45 > 0:32:48- I want a couple more fights - and then I'll fight him.
0:32:49 > 0:32:52- We look forward to seeing that. - Thanks for having a chat with us.
0:32:54 > 0:32:59- It's time for a break. When we - come back, get ready for The Storm.
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0:33:11 > 0:33:14- Welcome back. - It's time for the main event.
0:33:14 > 0:33:17- The Welsh girl - with the perfect opportunity...
0:33:17 > 0:33:20- ..to make an impression - in the world of boxing.
0:33:21 > 0:33:23- The Storm, Ashley Brace.
0:33:23 > 0:33:28- She's hoping to win the WBC - International bantamweight title.
0:33:28 > 0:33:33- She's making history as the first - Welsh girl to challenge for a title.
0:33:33 > 0:33:37- She's facing a far more experienced - fighter from Hungary.
0:33:40 > 0:33:43- Being a female boxer in Wales - is challenging...
0:33:44 > 0:33:46- ..especially with sponsors.
0:33:46 > 0:33:48- Tony Borg took me under his wing.
0:33:48 > 0:33:53- I'm the only female professional - boxer, he's been good as gold.
0:33:53 > 0:33:55- I call him the master.
0:33:56 > 0:33:59- I spar with Robbie Turley, - Sean McGoldrick.
0:33:59 > 0:34:04- I've sparred with Joe Cordina, done - a couple of rounds with Lee Selby.
0:34:04 > 0:34:07- That was tough - but it's all about learning.
0:34:09 > 0:34:13- Kickboxing I started off. - I was getting bullied at school.
0:34:13 > 0:34:16- From the age of eight, - it all went from there.
0:34:16 > 0:34:20- From about 15, - my dad actually took me to boxing...
0:34:20 > 0:34:24- ..and it was actually - with Joe Calzaghe's gym.
0:34:24 > 0:34:28- It was basically just to improve - my hands and I loved it.
0:34:28 > 0:34:30- I don't want to just win one belt.
0:34:30 > 0:34:33- I'm not happy with that. - I want to win as many as I can.
0:34:33 > 0:34:37- I want to be the best - and that 53-5 is the Mexican.
0:34:37 > 0:34:42- Any of the Mexicans, - the 53-5, the 55, the 52-2.
0:34:42 > 0:34:44- Let me at them, I want them.
0:34:44 > 0:34:46- I want to fight in Las Vegas.
0:34:46 > 0:34:50- I want the man that says - let's get ready to rumble.
0:34:53 > 0:34:56- My next fight is going - to be the best thing...
0:34:56 > 0:34:58- ..since turning professional.
0:34:58 > 0:35:01- I'm fighting for - the WBC International belt.
0:35:02 > 0:35:05- I'm from here - so it's going to be fantastic.
0:35:05 > 0:35:08- There's not a lot going on - up in Ebbw Vale.
0:35:08 > 0:35:12- It's nice for a few people - that would never watch me fight.
0:35:13 > 0:35:15- I don't really know a lot about her.
0:35:15 > 0:35:19- I'll know before the start - if she wants it or not.
0:35:19 > 0:35:22- She might be from Hungary - but I'm from Rassau!
0:35:24 > 0:35:29- Zack, it's been a big night so far - but this is the main event.
0:35:29 > 0:35:32- Ashley Brace versus Alexandra Vlajk.
0:35:32 > 0:35:36- Why has Brace turned professional?
0:35:37 > 0:35:41- She was chosen to fight in the - Commonwealth Games back in 2014.
0:35:41 > 0:35:46- Her background was kickboxing - so she wasn't allowed to go.
0:35:46 > 0:35:48- She had no right to box - as an amateur.
0:35:49 > 0:35:52- The only option she had - was to turn professional.
0:35:52 > 0:35:55- She's done well as a professional, - a perfect record.
0:35:56 > 0:35:58- There's a title to be won tonight.
0:35:58 > 0:36:04- She's had five fights and she's - going for the WBC International.
0:36:05 > 0:36:08- Vlajk is 37 years old. - She's a far more experienced boxer.
0:36:08 > 0:36:10- Will that work in her favour?
0:36:11 > 0:36:14- Yes. It can be an advantage - and a disadvantage.
0:36:14 > 0:36:17- She's 37 years old, - this might be her last fight.
0:36:17 > 0:36:21- Having said that, she has far more - experience. It works both ways.
0:36:22 > 0:36:25- Thanks, Zack. - We're ready for our main event.
0:36:25 > 0:36:28- Let's join our commentator, - Gareth Roberts.
0:36:30 > 0:36:32- Seconds out, Round 1.
0:36:32 > 0:36:36- It's a historic night in Ebbw Vale - as we watch the first Welsh woman...
0:36:37 > 0:36:39- ..to fight - for an international belt.
0:36:39 > 0:36:44- Ashley Brace faced a challenge - before stepping into the ring.
0:36:44 > 0:36:47- 24 hours before the bout, - at the weigh-in...
0:36:47 > 0:36:52- ..she was a little over a pound - over the permitted weight...
0:36:52 > 0:36:55- ..in the bantamweight class.
0:36:56 > 0:37:00- She had two hours to lose - that weight and succeeded.
0:37:00 > 0:37:04- I wonder if that will affect her - in this bout against the Hungarian.
0:37:05 > 0:37:09- She's 11 years older - than Ashley Brace.
0:37:09 > 0:37:14- It's an energetic opening - in the first round.
0:37:15 > 0:37:18- She works as a teaching assistant.
0:37:18 > 0:37:22- There are a lot of children here - to support her.
0:37:24 > 0:37:27- Brace tries to back Vlajk - into a corner.
0:37:30 > 0:37:33- She's controlling - the centre of the ring.
0:37:33 > 0:37:38- Some of her shots are finding their - way through the Hungarian's defence.
0:37:38 > 0:37:40- Another jab with the left.
0:37:48 > 0:37:53- This is scheduled to be - ten two-minute rounds.
0:37:56 > 0:37:58- We must remember - that Ashley Brace...
0:37:59 > 0:38:02- ..has never been further - than the sixth round.
0:38:02 > 0:38:06- It's a huge challenge - for the Welsh boxer.
0:38:06 > 0:38:10- It's worth remembering - that Brace has stopped...
0:38:10 > 0:38:13- ..two of her five opponents.
0:38:15 > 0:38:20- She's landed a few clean shots - in the first round.
0:38:24 > 0:38:26- Brace is very light on her feet.
0:38:29 > 0:38:35- She's challenging the Hungarian - as the first round ends.
0:38:37 > 0:38:40- A defiant look - as she walks back to her corner.
0:38:44 > 0:38:48- Don't start making mistakes. - Keep it simple.
0:38:56 > 0:39:00- Ashley Brace - is still on the front foot.
0:39:00 > 0:39:04- Alexander Vlajk - with some counter punches.
0:39:09 > 0:39:14- The Welsh boxer - hasn't had her own way so far...
0:39:14 > 0:39:18- ..even though she's landed - quite a few hefty blows.
0:39:23 > 0:39:26- The right to the body and the left.
0:39:26 > 0:39:31- Alexandra Vlajk has to work hard - to come off the ropes.
0:39:37 > 0:39:40- Ashley Brace is working harder - to keep her there.
0:39:51 > 0:39:53- Brace continues to control - the centre of the ring.
0:39:54 > 0:39:56- The Hungarian rocks on her heels.
0:39:56 > 0:39:59- This is a good period - for the Welsh girl.
0:40:06 > 0:40:11- We saw Brace taking control - of this bout in the previous round.
0:40:11 > 0:40:15- She's still going in the fourth.
0:40:15 > 0:40:19- Vlajk is pinned to the corner.
0:40:19 > 0:40:22- Brace is putting her - under a lot of pressure.
0:40:28 > 0:40:31- The right across the head.
0:40:32 > 0:40:37- Brace is determined to keep - the Hungarian pinned to the corner.
0:40:37 > 0:40:40- Punches to the head and body.
0:40:42 > 0:40:44- She's showing her strength.
0:40:46 > 0:40:50- It's hard to believe that she's been - out of the ring since October.
0:40:50 > 0:40:56- She's prepared herself diligently - for this contest.
0:41:02 > 0:41:04- Brace, on the front foot again.
0:41:04 > 0:41:10- Vlajk, when she has the opportunity, - she can throw some counter punches.
0:41:11 > 0:41:13- A good left from Brace.
0:41:17 > 0:41:21- She's aiming blows - to the body and the head.
0:41:21 > 0:41:24- That should comes as no surprise...
0:41:24 > 0:41:28- ..when you think that Brace's hero - is Ricky Hatton.
0:41:30 > 0:41:36- He'll be remembered as someone - who targeted his opponent's body.
0:41:37 > 0:41:39- Another head blow from Brace...
0:41:39 > 0:41:43- ..and Vlajk has to work hard - to get herself out of the corner.
0:41:43 > 0:41:47- Brace won't give her - the opportunity to do that.
0:41:53 > 0:41:56- Brace has said she'd like - to face Nicola Adams...
0:41:56 > 0:42:00- ..who's just started - her professional career.
0:42:00 > 0:42:02- That's one for the future.
0:42:02 > 0:42:06- Back to the here and now - and she's in complete control...
0:42:06 > 0:42:10- ..and determined to keep Vlajk - in the corner and on the ropes.
0:42:10 > 0:42:17- It must be said, this contest - is now a test of their fitness.
0:42:20 > 0:42:25- Brace is succeeding - with numerous clean blows.
0:42:25 > 0:42:29- The Hungarian is in the corner - once more.
0:42:29 > 0:42:32- Brace is in complete control.
0:42:43 > 0:42:46- Still applying the pressure.
0:42:46 > 0:42:50- A clean right hand from Brace.
0:42:55 > 0:43:01- Alexandra Vlajk - has only been stopped once before.
0:43:03 > 0:43:09- How many more punches - can the Hungarian boxer take?
0:43:10 > 0:43:13- We're approaching - the end of the round.
0:43:14 > 0:43:18- Brace will take this round too.
0:43:20 > 0:43:24- It's a complete performance - by the Welsh boxer.
0:43:25 > 0:43:29- How does Zack Davies see it - at the end of that round?
0:43:30 > 0:43:33- I have Ashley - winning every round so far.
0:43:34 > 0:43:37- Vlajk's done well, she's taken - some thunderous shots out there.
0:43:38 > 0:43:39- Ashley needs to work the body.
0:43:40 > 0:43:43- I don't see her knocking her out - with one head shot.
0:43:43 > 0:43:44- There could be a stoppage.
0:43:48 > 0:43:51- We're in the final minute - of the eighth round.
0:43:51 > 0:43:53- Brace is still on the attack.
0:43:55 > 0:43:59- A left catches Alexandra Vlajk.
0:44:01 > 0:44:05- She must be feeling the pain - on the inside at the moment.
0:44:05 > 0:44:12- Those blows from Brace - are powerful and accurate.
0:44:12 > 0:44:17- They're causing the Hungarian - a lot of pain.
0:44:17 > 0:44:20- Brace looks so much stronger.
0:44:30 > 0:44:32- Another blow to the body.
0:44:32 > 0:44:36- Once again, Brace manages to trap - Vlajk on the ropes.
0:44:36 > 0:44:41- The Hungarian is being kept - on her feet by instinct alone.
0:44:42 > 0:44:45- Is it all over? Yes, it is.
0:44:46 > 0:44:48- Referee Ian John Lewis - has stepped in.
0:44:49 > 0:44:51- Ashley Brace is victorious.
0:44:52 > 0:44:58- She's won the WBC - International Bantamweight belt.
0:44:58 > 0:45:02- The first female Welsh boxer - to do so.
0:45:04 > 0:45:07- Ladies and gentlemen, - your referee Ian John Lewis...
0:45:07 > 0:45:11- ..stops the contest - after 56 seconds of Round 9...
0:45:11 > 0:45:14- ..deeming Vlajk - in no position to continue.
0:45:14 > 0:45:20- Your winner and WBC International - Bantamweight Champion...
0:45:20 > 0:45:30- ..Ashley The Storm Brace.
0:45:32 > 0:45:36- Ladies and gentlemen, let's hear it - for a valiant runner-up...
0:45:37 > 0:45:40- ..all the way from Hungary, - Alexandra Vlajk.
0:45:40 > 0:45:44- Ashley Brace, WBC International - Bantamweight Champion.
0:45:45 > 0:45:47- In front of your home crowd - at Ebbw Vale.
0:45:48 > 0:45:50- It doesn't get any better than that.
0:45:50 > 0:45:54- Absolutely fantastic. - A brilliant experience.
0:45:54 > 0:45:58- First round, you sounded each other - out. After that, you poured it on.
0:45:59 > 0:46:02- Your nickname is The Storm, - it was like a blizzard.
0:46:02 > 0:46:04- Complete domination.
0:46:04 > 0:46:07- Yeah, brilliant, - but I've still got a lot to learn.
0:46:08 > 0:46:10- Still warming up from Round 1 - to the third.
0:46:11 > 0:46:13- It was tough, mind, - she was a tough girl.
0:46:13 > 0:46:17- It's getting everything right - on the night.
0:46:17 > 0:46:20- It's practising - and picking off that jab.
0:46:20 > 0:46:23- Tony Borg is sat next to you.
0:46:23 > 0:46:26- Tony, what are your thoughts - on that performance?
0:46:27 > 0:46:29- Excellent. First class performance.
0:46:29 > 0:46:34- People in Wales are surprised to - see professional boxing from women.
0:46:34 > 0:46:36- She's set a standard, real class.
0:46:36 > 0:46:39- A word about her opponent, - she was a tough cookie.
0:46:39 > 0:46:42- Really tough, as tough as they come.
0:46:42 > 0:46:45- I'd have pulled her out - a few rounds before.
0:46:45 > 0:46:47- Very brave cornerman.
0:46:47 > 0:46:52- Fantastic, Ashley Brace. - Congratulations from us on Y Ffeit.
0:46:52 > 0:46:54- Go and enjoy it with your team.
0:46:54 > 0:46:57- Cheers. Thank you, Tony, thank you.
0:46:57 > 0:47:02- Zack, I'll try and get in - and get over to you.
0:47:02 > 0:47:06- Zack, where can Ashley Brace - go from here?
0:47:06 > 0:47:10- After that performance, - it was one-sided.
0:47:10 > 0:47:12- She was a level above.
0:47:12 > 0:47:15- Why can't she challenge - for the World?
0:47:15 > 0:47:18- There are other titles - she can target now.
0:47:19 > 0:47:22- The European next, - there's the British.
0:47:22 > 0:47:25- Nicola Adams - is the same weight as her.
0:47:25 > 0:47:27- She has plenty of options.
0:47:27 > 0:47:29- She has plenty of options.- - Thank you, Zack.
0:47:29 > 0:47:34- Next week, we return to the octagon - at the Grand Theatre, Swansea.
0:47:34 > 0:47:37- If you want to see this man - in action...
0:47:37 > 0:47:41- ..catch him at the Brangwyn Hall - in Swansea on May 13.
0:47:41 > 0:47:44- Zack must wait for his chance - at a title...
0:47:44 > 0:47:47- ..but for Ashley Brace, - the wait is over.
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