BRAINTREE Boxing Club made a very strong finish to their season, with top prospect Shane Pavitt and power punching Joe Bryant, both impressing at the Felixstowe Boxing Show.

First up for Braintree was Pavitt, who as usual was matched against Ollie Blunden, from Norwich Lads.

The bout was contested over four competitive rounds with Pavitt demonstrating his full array of skill and improved defensive qualities throughout.

The first round started with Pavitt quickly establishing his superior jab and continually catching Blunden as he attempted to close the range.

Pavitt scored several points by out landing his opponent and rocking his head back with some fierce right hand, left hook combinations, before covering up defensively to block Blunden’s counters.

Both boxers had moments in the second and third round, but Pavitt was clearly in control and landing punches with more authority.

In a tenacious final round, Pavitt launched a thunderous assault on his opponent, pushing him backwards with fast combinations and catching him flush several times with back hands and a couple of stinging left hooks.

Not content with easing to a clear points win, Pavitt forced the fight in an effort to get the stoppage.

A four-punch barrage saw a left hook knock Blunden down and only the bell saved him from losing via a technical knockout, but Pavitt was awarded a fine points win to close another great season.

Next up for Braintree was Bryant, who was matched against an undefeated, older and more experienced opponent in Balraj Khara of Westside ABC.

In a difficult first round, Bryant was frustrated by the awkward and skilful Khara and the second round began with Khara trying to avoid getting caught by the powerful punches of the strong Braintree stalwart.

However, Bryant finally closed the gap and landed a solid left hook, before following it up with some further stinging blows that knocked Khara’s head back and forced him to hold on.

In a dominant final stanza, Bryant caught Khara several times and caught him with a flush right hand that sent him stumbling into the ropes.

Time was against Bryant, though, as the final bell sounded.

In a bout that could have gone either way, Bryant was unlucky to lose by a very close split decision, although he certainly will have gained massively in terms of experience.

The bouts closed what has been an excellent season for Braintree.

They have won more than 90 per cent of their bouts despite being matched very tough opponents.