Craig bentham, Darlington ABC ?
Craig Bentham of Darlington ABC. The historic documentation establishes his clear identity as a competitive junior amateur boxer active in the North-East regional circuit around 2000–2001.The verified record shows:The Featured Bout: The action photograph captures Craig Bentham (left) of Darlington ABC landed a heavy right hand while under pressure to secure a hard-fought majority points victory over Andrew Measor (Catholic Club) during the Mayfair show.Early Career Milestones: By November 2000, he was recognized as a “tough Darlington youngster,” notably competing at 41 kilos in tight regional matchups against opponents like Mark Griffin (West Hull ABC).Circuit Successes: Additional tournament records show him securing a unanimous points victory over Chris Fisher (Sunderland) and competing in high-intensity regional bouts at venues like the High Pit Social Club against Simon Costello (Bilton Hall ABC)
Documented Ring AchievementsHistorical press archives from his active years recognize his grit, toughness, and skill in highly competitive regional bouts:Victory over Andrew Measor: At the Mayfair show, he displayed exceptional resilience under intense pressure, landing a powerful right hand to secure a majority points victory over Andrew Measor of the Catholic Club.Victory over Chris Fisher: He put on a dominant boxing display to earn a unanimous points victory against Chris Fisher of Sunderland.National & Regional Showcases: He was recognized by regional trainers as a “tough Darlington youngster” with national schoolboy title potential, regularly testing himself in high-stakes matches against top-tier regional opponents like Mark Griffin (West Hull ABC) and Simon Costello.
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