FERN Tiveras fought three hard rounds for the WKA English Amateur women's title against Adele Hyde.

Derby-based opponent Hyde won the first round on points but Tiveras battled back to take the second round.

Then she claimed the third round to give her an overall points victory.

Pershore kickboxer Bill Smith, a new up-and-coming fighter, competed superbly for the first two rounds in his match.

Smith eventually put down his opponent in the third and final round to win by a knockout.

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