PROFESSIONAL boxer Des Newton from Bere Alston won his second professional bout on Saturday with a win over Joe Beeden at the Guildhall in Plymouth.

Newton known as ‘the Destroyer’ produced a great performance in front of his home crowd in the lightweight division (9st 9lb).

His bout against the Swindon fighter was the penultimate of the evening and his supporters made it the loudest and most exciting of the night.

Newton’s bout was a six, three minute round contest with no title on the line but now he has a professional career every win is crucial.

The bell sounded for round one where instantly Newton took centre of the ring and dominated the first, landing the jab and working head and body. Beeden felt Newton’s power and instantly went on the back foot.

In round two Newton straight out of the block and on the attack landing heavy, hurtful shots almost at will. Every shot that landed had his opponent in all sorts of trouble, though to Beeden’s credit he did try and return punches but his opponent shrugged off any shots that landed.

In the third the Bere Alston fighter looked in immaculate condition and still looking fit and strong, he continued his attacking style and stayed firmly on the front foot and was in complete control. At the end of the round Newton landed flush to Beeden’s chin only for the bell to intervene and save Beeden for yet another round.

In round four Beeden used his experience and made it hard for Newton to land clean and often.

Round five seemed to be Newton holding back slightly but in the final round he came out and straight away caught Beeden with a right hook and followed it up with a three punch combination. Beeden went down against the ropes and was counted.

Newton ran to the neutral corner and to his amazement Beeden was back on his feet. However, the Bere Alston fighter was given the verdict unanimously, not dropping a round and winning convincingly.

The fight was deemed fight of the night and Newton the star of the show,

Des Newton would like to say a massive thank you to all the supporters that went to watch him and to his sponsors. His His next bout is on October 29 in the Guildhall, Plymouth.