From The Office of the Vice President
BRITISH & IRISH BOXING AUTHORITY
EVENT REPORT & RESULTS
Date: Saturday 29th May 2021
Event: Let Battle Commence IV
TV: Fite TV – Sports Channel Network (SCN) – Go Sports & Entertainment (GSE) – Soweto TV, AVO Network – PPV Live – Viva Live
Promoter: Lee McAllister (Assassin Promotions)
Venue: Northern Hotel Aberdeen, 1 Great Northern Rd, Aberdeen AB24 3PS
WBO Championship Supervisor
Samir Captan
BIBA Time Keeper/Official Recorder
Gianluca Di Caro
BIBA Inspectors:
Alejandra Ramirez
Ross Gordan
Referees:
Lee Murtagh (BIBA)
Roger Barnor (WBO)
WBO Championship Judges:
Lee Murtagh
James Ancliff
Edward Law
Commentator/Master of Ceremonies
Trevor Lake and guest commentator PBC President Russell Jaques.
Covid-19/Hygiene Officer:
Barry Beattie
Chief Medical Officer:
Professor Michael Graham
Doctor:
Dr Dawn Tweedie
Ambulance – Plus 4 Paramedics: ABC Paramedic Services and First Aid Training
RESULTS
BOUT 1 – 4×3 Heavyweight Contest
Liam Allan 1-0-0
Darren Burns 0-0-2
Weights
Liam Allan 118kg
Darren Burns 100kg
Winner:
Liam Allan
Referee:
Lee Murtagh
Result
KO – 1 Minute and 54 Seconds of the Second Round
Suspension
Darren Burns – 28 Days
Notes:
Darren Burns down three times – Following video review it is the opinion of the British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA) Review Panel that no further action other than mandatory suspension is required – subject to medical report.
UPDATED RECORDS:
Liam Allan 2-0-0 and Darren Burns 0-0-3
BOUT 2 – 4×3 Heavyweight Contest
Craig Dick 2-0-0
Tomas Vaicickas 1-2-0
Weights
Craig Dick 100.9kg
Tomas Vaicickas 118kg
Winner:
Craig Dick
Referee:
Lee Murtagh
Result
KO – 47 seconds of the First Round
Suspension
Tomas Vaicickas – 28 Days
Notes:
Tomas Vaicickas down twice – body shots (Hooks to the Ribs) – it should be noted that the hooks to the ribs were powerful and following video review it is the opinion of the British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA) Review Panel that no further action other than mandatory suspension is required – subject to medical report.
UPDATED RECORDS:
Craig Dick 3-0-0 and Tomas Vaicickas 1-3-0
BOUT 3 – 4×3 Super Lightweight Contest
Nathan Beattie 10-5-0
Marty Kayes 6-44-1
Weights
Nathan Beattie 63.5kg
Marty Kayes 63.96
Winner:
Marty Kayes
Referee:
Lee Murtagh
Result
Points: 40-38
Suspension
N/A
Notes:
Marty Kayes stepped in with 24 hours notice following contracted opponent Nicaraguan Christian Narvaez failing to gain entry into the UK after travelling from Spain.
UPDATED RECORDS:
Nathan Beattie 10-6-0 and Marty Kayes 7-44-1
BOUT 4 – 4×3 Lightweight Contest
Kevin Traynor 3-0-0
Jay Cartwright Debut
Weights
Kevin Traynor 61.5kg
Jay Cartwright 62.5kg
Winner:
Kevin Traynor
Referee:
Roger Barnor
Result
RTD – Jay Cartwright retires in corner after second round
Suspension
Jay Cartwright – 28 Days
Notes:
Jay Cartwright stepped in with 24 hours notice following contracted opponent Nicaraguan Jose Aguilar failing to gain entry into the UK after travelling from Spain.
The first two rounds were fought at a high pace, Jay Cartwright’s corner did not feel that he was unable to perform at that pace for another round and retired him.
Jay Cartwright was contracted to make his professional debut on the 31st July 2021, He kindly agreed to the fight at very short notice even though he had not had the time to prepare fully for this contest. It should also be noted that his performance in the first two rounds was of a high level as well as fought at a high pace – referee Roger Barnor scored the first round a draw and the second 10-9 to Kevin Traynor.
Following video review it is the opinion of the British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA) Review Panel that no further action other than mandatory suspension is required
UPDATED RECORDS:
Kevin Traynor 4-0-0 and Jay Cartwright 0-1-0
BOUT 5 – 12×3 Super Welterweight PBC & WBO Championship Contest
Professional Boxing Council (PBC) Intercontinental Championship (Defence)
Vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Africa Zone Championship
Lee McAllister 45-3-0
Richmond Djarbeng 31-5-1
Weights
Lee McAllister 68.5kg
Richmond Djarbeng 69kg
Winner:
Lee McAllister
WBO Referee:
Roger Barnor
WBO Championship Judges:
Lee Murtagh
James Ancliff
Edward Law
Result
KO – 2 Minute and 48 Seconds of the Fourth Round
Suspension
Richmond Djarbeng – 28 Days
Notes:
Richmond Djarbeng down twice in the second round and twice in the fourth round. KO was result of a powerful body-shot. Following video review it is the opinion of the British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA) Review Panel that no further action other than mandatory suspension is required – subject to medical report.
Please note: BIBA accept that the World Boxing Organization (WBO) are may take a different view and increase the suspension or add further penalties.
It should be noted that Mr McAllister was eligible to compete for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Africa Championship due to his Ghana National Championship (and PBC Intercontinental Championship) victory over Collinson Korley on the 7th March 2021 in Accra, Ghana – it should also be noted Mr McAllister was eligible to compete for the Ghana National Championship as well as the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Africa Zone Championship due to family heritage.
UPDATED RECORDS:
Lee McAllister 46-3-0 and Richmond Djarbeng 31-6-1
Additional Notes:
The event, titled Let Battle Commence IV, was deemed a test event, post COVID restrictions being relaxed, 50 spectators were authorised to attend.
All attending spectators produced proof of negative COVD test and adhered to the COVID plan agreed with the local authorities.
All Officials, Broadcast and Event team personnel, also the Boxers and coaches tested 5 days prior to event as well as prior to weigh-in. Due to being last minute replacements Marty Kayes and Jay Cartwright were only tested the once on the day prior to event – all negative results.
Yours sincerely
Gianluca Di Caro
Vice President
British & Irish Boxing Authority