IMAD Nasseb recovered from the setback of losing his previous fight to claim an England Title Series belt last Thursday.

The Phoenix Fire fighter outscored Mark Mulvey (Timperley CBC), an opponent who had beaten him in the past, during a decisive third round at Lancashire Cricket Club’s Old Trafford home.

“Imad has improved significantly since they last fought,” said Damian Ridpath, a coach at the Warrington club.

“He upped his work-rate in the early part of the third round, then stayed out of trouble for the remainder - we’re really proud of him.”

Nasseb, a teenage flyweight, matches the feat of Phoenix clubmates Courtney Chadwick and Jamie Aramayo, who have also claimed belts in 2016.

Six more of Ridpath’s boxers were on the same card at a fundraiser, hosted in partnership with England Boxing, for the St James’s Place Foundation.

Recardo Jenkins, aged 11, won a split points decision in a meeting with Leighton O’Driscoll (Birkenhead Venture ABC), while 13-year-old Tom Bennett showed his class to see of Billy Evans (Hyde and District) with a unanimous verdict from the judges.

Bayode Oluleye, an 18-year-old stepping up to senior level following a promising career in the youth categories, also won on a unanimous decision against Bridgewater ABC’s Jake McMorine – a regional champion at novice level.

Youth welterweight Casey Brown challenged champion Ramtin Musah (Beartown) for his English title, only to miss out after a split decision by the judges.

Brad Robinson (junior 60kg) lost in the same way following a head-to-head with Bradley Ireland (Droylsden) following another close contest, as did Sam Watson (junior 56kg) against Connor Burton (Middleton Select).

“All 10 contests went the full distance, and there wasn’t a single standing count all evening,” added Ridpath.

“Six of the bouts ended with a split decision as well - that’s how competitive it was.”