31/05/2026
Last night, Liam Henry boxed on the Lochend Boxing Club home show against home boxer Devon Hendry, the current 2026 Scottish Elite Champion.
It was a fantastic contest between two top athletes.
Liam started strongly, catching Devon with a cracking right hand that rocked him early. Liam dominated the first half of the opening round, although Devon showed his class by battling back and enjoying success of his own as the round progressed.
Round 2 saw both boxers work more at long range in what was a very competitive and closely contested round. We felt Liam just edged it by landing the cleaner, more effective power punches.
In Round 3, Liam produced some outstanding boxing, dominating around two and a half minutes of the round. He had Devon on the back foot for long periods, working well to the body before bringing his shots back upstairs with great effect.
In the end, Liam lost a 3-2 split decision, but it was a brilliant bout between two talented young fighters and a contest that showcased amateur boxing at its very best.
When the final bell sounded, the crowd rose to their feet in appreciation—a standing ovation for both lads. Even the referee commented afterwards on what a tremendous contest it had been.
A huge thank you to Terry and all the coaches at Lochend for having us. True gentlemen and fantastic hosts.
Before the bout, Liam said he wanted this to be his final contest in the amateur ranks, and with that chapter now complete, he is ready to make the move into professional boxing.
As Liam begins his professional journey, we are seeking sponsors who may be interested in helping with the costs involved, including medicals, equipment, licensing, and training expenses. If you or your business would like to support a dedicated and talented athlete at the start of his professional career, please get in touch.
🥊 Onto the next chapter.
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