Scarborough ABC teenager Riley Wilford wins on competitive debut in Hull

Riley Wilford, 13, front right, won on his boxing debut.

Scarborough ABC’s Riley Wilford made his competitive boxing debut in Hull against Rivaldo Peta (Vulcan Boxing Club).

From the first bell Wilford (13) pressed forward in an effort to negate the height and reach advantage Peta had over him.

However, it was the Hull boxer who appeared to land the cleaner shots, particularly a crisp left hand jab that caused problems for Wilford as the local boxer appeared to edge the opening session.

Moving into the second round the Scarborough boxer increased his work rate and used better footwork to cut the ring down and land effective shots to the head and body of Peta, who tried to keep moving behind his jab.

As the bell sounded both boxers were obviously advised in their corners that they had to win the third and final round.

Consequently they both dug deep as they fought hard to secure victory, but it was Wilford who appeared to want the win that little bit more as he took control landing clean, heavy, scoring blows throughout the round.

As the final bell sounded both boxers were congratulated by the referee and received great applause from the crowd.

The two young boxers then had to wait nervously before a, close fought, split points decision was awarded to Wilford.