Macclesfield Boys Boxing Club's Peter Bebbington (below, in Police Clubs kit) produced the biggest achievement of his amateur boxing career so far by becoming the 2009 NACYP 81 kg (light heavyweight) champion of the united Kingdom, with a stunning first round stoppage against Mathew Toner, a former Ulster and Northern Ireland champion of the All Blacks ABC in Northern Ireland.
On his way to the final Peter outpointed the very capable Dominic Deevey from Chris Pyatt's Leicester Academy. The former Golden Gloves Champion and Four Nations Gold Medallist could not match Bebbington's pinpoint accurate counters. Also en route Bebbington beat the Northeast Champion Declan Fucas by a 7-4 decision, and Craig Glover, the Merseyside and Cheshire champion.
Peter was presented with a special achievement award by the newly elected Mayor of Cheshire East, Cllr Margaret Simon. A small number of family, friends and coaches from the club were at the Town Hall for the presentation, and Peter said afterwards that he was a little nervous meeting the mayor, but that the afternoon went very well and he thanked everyone who came along to receive his award.
Head Coach Kevin Bradbury said "This is a massive achievement for Peter, Macclesfield and Cheshire, and is well deserved. Peter's achievement has shown the other kids in the gym that through hard work, dedication and commitment, you can achieve."
Another of the Macclesfield lads to lay a marker down for the future this season was Liam Hanrahan who represented Manchester in the Belfast Select Vs Manchester Select match.
Liam Hanrahan boxed against the Ulster Champion, Mark O’Hara from the Holy Trinity Club, who only had three defeats from 32 bouts record and was the local favourite. Liam's fantastic all-action win in the last bout of the night drew the scores level at 4-4, and impressed many experienced onlookers, including referee Alvin Finch.
Keep up the good work next season, Macclesfield!
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