Reynolds defeats Udofia to be crowned champion

Luton fighter Jordan Reynolds was crowned the Senior Elite Home Counties 75kg champion after beating Hockwell ABC’s Linus Udofia in a tremendous bout at Canvey Island on Saturday.

Reynolds had been deducted a point for low blows during the fight, while Udofia was given a debatable eight count while recovering.

The pair had the venue on their feet, as Udofia, the underdog battled all the way, but Reynolds eventually took a unanimous points decision.

Reynolds said: “I want to thank everyone from Luton for attending.

“This was bragging rights for Luton as to who really is the best. I boxed how he wanted to and had a war and beat him at his own game.”

Meanwhile, Udofia tweeted: “Gave 110% but it was just out of reach. Shout out to a future champ.”

Reynolds is now through to the Senior Elite Championships at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.

Fellow Hockwell ABC boxer Klinton Baptiste is already Home Counties champion at 75-81kg and will now box in the pre quarter-finals held this weekend at the Army Combat Sports Centre in Aldershot.