Berinsfield featherweight Michael Rendell turned in a polished and precise display to seal victory over Stevenage rival Chris Howes in their ABA Home Counties Junior Championship semi-final encounter at Reading.

In this Class 5 (under 17) clash, Rendell launched neat clusters to both head and body and soon asserted his authority, but Howes proved menacing at times on the counter.

Relentless pressure from the Oxfordshire prospect saw his opponent pick up two public warnings for persistent holding in the final round.

The Berinsfield gym will stage the quarter finals of the competition at their dinner-show on Saturday, April 24.

Tickets, covering admission to the tournament and a four-course meal, are available at £27 by calling (01865) 341348 or 07860 156950.