Garside retains county belt
The 22-year-old from Greetland, who boxes for Eastburn ABC, was pitted against Nathan Shepherd from host club Henry Wharton’s academy.
Shepherd boasted impeccable credentials going into the fight but Garside made a fast start, gaining control of the first round with some explosive punches to the body of his much taller opponent.
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Hide AdRound two was a classic display of technical boxing. Both fighters showed their skills and fitness in a close round.
In the final round Garside once again asserted control and it was no surprise that he received the judge’s decision.