Fantastic Year For Reeve And Cleveland Gym

Sam Reeve made a successful first defence of his IKF British Welterweight Title in front of a packed crowd in Kent.

Reeve, 24, beat the freezing temperatures to make a 270 mile journey to Rochester, Kent, where he fought home fighter Neil Wyborn.

The first two rounds were very even as both fighters got into their groove, making it hard to split them apart.

In the third round Reeve’s intensive training regime started to play its part, as his speed and strength became too much for Wyborn.

As Wyborn came back off the ropes with his hands down, Reeve delivered an explosive right hand, to send Wyborn crashing down. As Reeve looked to finish the fight the bell came to Wyborn's rescue.

Wyborn started very strongly in the final two rounds, knowing he had to give everything he had left to get back into the fight, but in the fifth and final round he started to tire and Reeve was able to finish the stronger of the two, taking the victory by a unanimous points decision.

Sam Reeve has had a great 2010, becoming IKF champion in February, taking the title from Niel Wyborn in Kent. Then in April he made the first defence of his EFK British Welterweight Title against Middlesbrough fighter, Glenn Coleman, winning by unanimous decision.

In November he carried on his run of great form by making a second successful defence of his EFK title against Scottish fighter Mikey Shields, then three weeks later, making the long trip down to Kent to take on Neil Wyborn for the second time in the year.

This victory has capped off a great year for Sam Reeve and Cleveland Kickboxing Gym and it has shown that if you put the hard work into your training, that you can gain everything from it.

Cleveland Gym has had a golden 2010. With Chris McCartie defending his European title and Sam Reeve defending his British titles.

But also with the juniors who have made long trips, picking up victories around the country, with Morgan Guest and Francis Conlin both becoming Northern Area Schoolboy Champions.

Ron Gray Cleveland Kickboxing Gym coach, said: “From European, British and junior titles, all Cleveland Gym fighters and coaches have pulled together. We have had a fantastic year throughout the club.”

“We are planning our next show which is March 6th 2011 at the Marton Country Club, where these fighters will be defending their titles.”

If you are interested in joining the sport or if you have any questions on up and coming events, you can contact the gym at Leeholme Road, Billingham or call Ron Gray 07939 130 942.