Dewsbury boxer Amaar Akbar earns valuable experience as he extends winning record

The skilful 22-year-old was happy with his performance as he outpointed Karlo Wallace in a four-round contest to make it four wins from four.

It was “The Prodigy’s” toughest fight to date in the professional ranks, but he emerged as a comfortable winner, 39 points to 37.

“It was a good experience against a guy who came to win,” said Amaar.

"My other three fights have been against guys who have not really come to win, they’ve come to shell up

"I think I showed more of my ability against a guy who actually came to fight and it was a good performance I believe.

"Right now it’s just about progressing, learning and keep winning.

“My team believes in me and I believe in myself.

"That was a good experience for me and thank you Karlo Wallace for actually giving me that experience.”

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After establishing control in the fight in the first two rounds Akbar was caught by a couple of punches in the third round by an opponent who came out swinging, but the Dewsbury man maintained his composure to see out his points victory.

He added: "Big shout out to him. When I go into other fights I will know now how it feels to take a punch because my last three opponents didn’t touch me really. This guy came to fight and it was valuable experience for me.”