Twelve months ago ABC fighter David Taylor gave his opponent in the ABA championship three standing eight counts yet did not get awarded the decision.

A year has passed by and sadly nothing has changed. David boxed brilliantly in the Southern Counties ABA championships two weeks ago and all of his hard work and sterling effort were "rewarded" by a decision that went against him by 11 to 3.

However, David took it on the chin, like the man that he is, and just prayed that his twin brother, Daniel would do well in the Nationals.

Daniel did exceptionally well in the national quarter finals when he boxed Lee Byrne from Fox ABC, Manchester.

In a particularly hard bout and undoubtedly the best fight of the night, Byrne's initial attack was to the body and Daniel countered with a right hook to the head.

Daniel then went to work downstairs. Byrne retaliated behind a strong jab while Daniel kept up the body work. However, it is worth remembering that Compscore simply does not register body punches. In the second, Daniel jabbed, Byrne hooked and Daniel came forward, driving the Manchester boy across the ring with a succession of five left hooks to the body.

Byrne, finding himself on the ropes, fought his way out again valiantly. Just before the end of the round, Daniel embarked an another body attack. In the third, Daniel came forward to drive Byrne into a corner. But tough Byrne caught Daniel with a smashing right hook to the head to fight his way out again, as neither fighter gave an inch. The final round was a sheer battle of wills, both fighters gave everything they had and still prepared to give more.

Daniel landed with numerous powerful shots which Byrne was strong enough to take and indeed, came back with more. This fight was a credit to both lads but Byrne had the slightest edge and deservedly won the decision.

But it was the result that added salt to the wounds of defeated Daniel.

According to Compscore, Byrne won by 19 to 3. This score was nothing short of an insult. Byrne's family, although secure in the knowledge that their boy had done enough to win, were openly shocked at the score. Daniel Taylor, his twin brother David and all of his supporters felt sick. Daniel rapidly overcame the injustice of the situation and there is no doubt whatsoever that these twin brothers will go on next season and do great things.

Mr Ball, referee and judges commission secretary of the English ABA, said the key to utilising Compscore successfully was education. All judges, he said, were being sent on training courses.