TAVISTOCK ABC boxer Finley Richardson put maximum effort into his first bout but came out on the wrong side of the decision.

From Legends Boxing Club in Plymouth, opponent Jake Slater was slightly more experienced.

Fin boxed well from the first bell but a flurry of blows shortly before the end of the round saw him take a standing eight count.

In round two, Fin continued with the pressure and began to show good technique when under pressure himself. A clean punch forced a standing eight count for Slater who was perhaps the more energetic of the two.

Both boxers showed a lot of intent in round three and with Slater moving better, Fin missed with many of his punches.

After a stoppage due to blood for his opponent, Fin was flagging towards the end of the fight.

The decision may have gone against him but Fin displayed a laudable effort and is to be congratulated.