Luke Fowler
managed by Miranda Carter, trained by Kevin Campion
Welterweight
Burnham-On-Crouch
1-0
Left Jab show
18th September 2011(40-37)
Debut fight report from Gianluca di Caro
What a cracking fight, Dyer was intent on giving young Luke a baptism of fire, Luke on the other hand seemed to relish the battle, as did his huge contingent of highly vocal supporters.
Fowler showed excellent ringcraft and head movement as the Swansea lad threw bomb after bomb, as each big right hand came looming into sight Fowler either moved out of range or dipped and swayed before letting off an equally, but accurate, vicious counter. Throughout the action was nonstop, the pair went at it hammer and tongs.
The first real breakthrough came midway through the second when Dyer, who was backed onto the ropes, was sent to the canvas, however referee Ken Curtis waved off the count.
The nonstop action continued in very much the same vein for the rest of the bout, with Dyer throwing lots of punches, most of which missed the ever fluid Essex Boy who in return countered with crisp solid jabs and big rights. No surprise then that after four sensational rounds Luke Fowler was declared victorious by a 40-37 margin.
Watch Luke Fowler's first pro fight:
Luke Fowler v Craig Dyer, York Hall, 18th September 2011
Above photos © Philip Sharkey