Umina boxers compete at Gosford

Umina boxers Chris Hodder, Jessie Cody and Tony Inkersole will compete for state and national honours in the City vs Country Boxing Championships at Gosford RSL on Saturday, April 4.

Event organiser and competitor Mr Chris Hodder said the night was sure to be a sell-out crowd and encouraged people to get in quick with reserving tickets to avoid disappointment.

"Australian champions Josh Byrne and Michael Perry will defend their Australian title with undefeated challengers zoning in from Sydney," Mr Hodder said.

"Byrne continues to impress after his most recent win over highly experienced Rob Coorey at the Entrance Leagues Club, now the stakes are raised a bar higher with undefeated knockout specialists Chris Jones the next on the hit list.

"Michael Perry will also be in for a tough night when he takes on the strong and durable Jacob Brady.

"Perry seems to be a very smooth boxer while Brady is rugged and strong. It is the styles that make fantastic bouts and these two are perfect for one another."

Mr Hodder said two Central Coast Mariners players would be getting in on the action and sorting out their differences in the ring in a Big Glove Challenge.

"This bout will not go to the judges but will be decided by the crowd's applause," Mr Hodder said.

"It doesn't stop there, with one of the Central Coast's hardest security guards Tony Inkersole of Umina taking a bout at short notice in a heavy weight clash titled Heavy Weight Thunder.

"Umina boxer Jessie Cody won't be leaving anyone in the dark to his intentions when he puts the gloves back on.

"Jessie is undefeated and is planning to keep it that way."

Boxing trainer Freddy Wicks will also bring a strong force with him, with Chris Hodder coming out of retirement to take on Andrew Eastmon.

Also fighting from Wick's Kincumber gym is Russell Wilding who is set for a return bout.

Press release, 19 Mar 2009 Chris Hodder, City Vs Country Boxing Championships