Scarborough ABC's Harry Sheader wins Yorkshire Challenge Belt

Roared on by a loud travelling Scarborough crowd, Sheader immediately made his presence felt, against the advancing Tomes, as he landed a heavy straight left, right combination.

Sheader then looked to take control of the centre of the ring behind an accurate jab and tight defence.

Both boxers demonstrated how much winning the belt meant to them as they both exchanged, fast combination blows but again it appeared to be the Scarborough lad landing the scoring blows whilst using the better footwork to evade punishment.

Into the second round, Sheader continued where he left off as he yet again managed to land heavy backhand shots on a very brave opponent, before then moving out of range or tucking up behind a tight defence.

Again his effective use of the jab proved to be the key to setting up any attacks for the Scarborough youngster.

Into the third and final round and again responding to a supportive, vocal crowd, both boxers showed high levels of grit and determination as they set about their work.

Knowing he probably needed a stoppage to secure victory, Tomes again took the fight to Sheader, who maintained a level of calmness in what was an electric atmosphere and again stuck his plan of keeping control of proceedings at long range, using his reach advantage to great effect until the final bell rung out.

After a short wait, a unanimous judges decision and the Yorkshire Challenge Belt was then awarded to a very proud Sheader.