KEENAN Dallimore had the crowd on their feet in a rousing climax to Blackbird Leys ABC’s annual open show at Cowley Workers Club.

The Oxford Blackbirds fighter was involved in a stirring bout with Alex Kamara (Bulmershe), which was even after two rounds.

In the third and last round, the fans chanted Dallimore’s name.

He responded with a strong finish the nick a split decision.

This concluded an entertaining show, in which all 13 bouts went the distance.

In another close contest of contrasting styles, Blackbird Leys boxer Dan Robinson won a split decision against Alex Ryan (Repton ABC).

Robinson’s strong accurate punches won the day and he showed his delight when the verdict went his way.

Another Blackbird Leys man to excel was southpaw Dane Simmonds, who took on Huey Williams, from Oxford University.

Simmonds had the student in trouble during the first round, but Williams fought back and it needed some strong right hooks in the final round to give the ‘town’ lad an unanimous victory.

Other successes for the host club came from Ivor Price, Joe Gaul and Les Hill.

RESULTS

I Price (BBL) bt R Belcher (Banbury) unanimous; A Desmond (BBL) lost to T Lay (Northolt) split; J Gaul (BBL) bt N Rich (The Factory) unanimous; K Clarke (BBL) lost to P Connors (Pinewood Star) unanimous; S Brookbanks (Banbury) lost to P Percil (Jubilee) unanimous; ZAli (BBL) lost to R Smith (Jubilee) unanimous; L Hill (BBL) bt B Davies (Hastings West Hill) split; A Biba (BBL) lost to J Moazami (Bartley Green) unanimous; D Simmons (BBL) bt H Williams (Oxford Univ) unanimous; D Robinson (BBL) bt A Ryan (Repton) split; K Dallimore (Oxford Blackbird) bt A Kamara (Bulmershe) split.

Skills bouts: F Haynes (BBL) v C Loveridge no decision; R Wensman (Berinsfield) v R Wylder (Jubilee) no decision.