LEDBURY fighter Alex Florence forced a first-round technical knockout against Lewis Dugan.

The Herefordshire boxer, nicknamed Pinky, was invited to the RAF Cosford camp to face a 26-year-old open-class opponent from the Royal Marines.

Florence produced an outstanding display, showing his speed, skill and power when forcing the bout to stop in the first round.

He caused a nasty gash over his opponent’s right eye and was disappointed Dugan could not continue.

Florence is looking to put in as many rounds as possible in his amateur career.

The impressed RAF have invited him back to a two-day event.

The Ledbury amateur club are open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7pm until 9pm.

For more details, call 01531-631879 or 07833-918134.