Harmitt launches her pro career with a win

Jasmin Harmitt has her hand raised in victory

JASMIN Harmitt made a pleasing pro bow at Birmingham’s Eastside Rooms last night (Saturday), gaining four rounds victory over Angelika Oles.

Dudley Port’s Harmitt – a cleaner by day – is not yet polished, if you’ll excuse the pun. But against Poland’s Oles she fought aggressively and bossed the action.

Referee Jamie Kirkpatrick scored the 25-year-old a 40-37 winner, presumably giving Oles a share of the last round when she forced he opponent back.

Jasmin (9st 11lbs) showed good feet, cut the ring off well and displayed a stinging right hand. In the last Oles (9st 12lbs 2oz) tried to bull  the action, but copped a cracking right uppercut.

Angelika represented a good test for the debutant. She’s now fought seven contests, winning two.

On facebook, Jasmin posted: “What an experience it was to be able to step into the ring as a pro for the first time. The hard work during fight camp paid off. I will always be my toughest critic inside and outside the ring, but, fingers crossed, we get to go again soon!

“But for now, a couple days rest then back to the drawing board, reflect on the fight and then back to training.

“It was amazing to have my son there to watch! Always nice to do him proud.”

*In the opening bout of the night, Lincoln light-middle Jamie Behan was made to graft for his four round, 40-36 win over MJ Hall.

That was Jamie’s third win on the spin, while Brierley Hill’s MJ was competing for the 105th time.