THAI BOXING - STEVE Rogerson is the latest champion to role off the Prestwich Thai Boxing Club production line after scaring off his opponent - and not for the first time!

Steve, aged 28, is the new ISKA North West 78kg weight champion, after John Davies failed to emerge for the bout at Gladiators Gym in Birkenhead.

Ten seconds before he was due to commence battle the Kirkby Thai Boxing Club' product through in the towel.

Twelve months ago ay the same venue Steve beat Davies by way of a Technical Knock Out (TKO), after Davies refused to emerge for the third round of their fight.

Prestwich Thai Boxing Club, sponsored by Derek Umney, of Door Repair Services, and run by instructor Richard Lewis, is based at the Body Talk Gym on Bury Old Road, Whitefield.

It caters for all ages and levels and operates six days a week. For more information ring 773-8006.