WALCOT'S trio of title-chasing boxers all won their Western Counties Golden Gloves finals at Donniford Bay, Watchet, against the cream of the south west's young talent, writes DAVE VEYSEY.

Thirteen-year-old Connor Wells, competing against his third opponent in the competition in as many weeks, continued his winning streak over Ray Penfold of Bideford ABC.

After three entertaining rounds the Swindonian was awarded a unanimous points decision, to emerge with the Class Two (50-52kgs) Western Counties Golden Gloves title.

Joining him on the victory rostrum was 13-year-old Tommy McDonagh.

After making a slow start in his Class One (46-48kgs) encounter with Weymouth's Toby Osmond, McDonagh picked up the tempo towards the end of the opening round.

The second session saw the Swindon youngster moving well and countering Osmond's attacks with a double left jab.

McDonagh landed with left hooks and uppercuts in the final round to secure a unanimous points victory.

The third leg of the winning treble was provided by Joe Buckley, 14.

The veteran of two previous Golden Gloves campaigns, he secured the Class Three (54-57kgs) title with a hard-fought win over Barnstaple's George Beveridge.

Buckley was a little ring-rusty after almost a year out of action, but improved as the bout progressed and landed with hard left jabs and stinging straight rights to also win by a unanimous points verdict.

Delighted chief coach Harry Scott said: "I was impressed by all the lads. Connor is enjoying a very good season, with three wins in three weeks. He is improving all the time.

"Tommy was a bit nervous at the start but came good. He has won three out of four and could be a real star of the future.

"Joe has only recently returned to the gym after a break and dug deep to win well.'' The national quarter-final is at Bristol on Saturday, where the trio will be joined by last season's Class One, (57kgs) champion, Ryan Martin, whose reputation has frightened off challengers so far in this season's competition.