HENRY’S Gym came back with one gold and four silver medals from the Hvidovre Cup in Denmark.

Eddie Croft led the way by winning his final bout, while Hughie Wilson, Davey Adams, Harry Kelly and Tom Maltby all finished the tournament as runners-up in their classes.

The superior fitness of Croft counted in his final contest, as he dominated the last two rounds to finish a clear winner.

Wilson, meanwhile, might have had greater reward for his efforts after he was controversially disqualified in the final with as he fell foul to a seemingly different interpretation of infringements than he would be used to in this country.

There was also a spot of misfortune for Adams, who won his first bout in excellent fashion, before losing the final to a split decision.

Kelly performed really well and showed great skills too, to push a European silver medallist close, while Maltby showed determination to win the last two rounds and come through his first bout before being beaten in the final.

The medal-winning quintets’ team-mates Sonny Wharton and Jamie Jackson also impressed at the Scandinavia event.

Wharton was at a considerable height disadvantage to his 6ft 1in opponent – another European silver medallist – but won the first round.

The next two were then close, before his opponent was given the verdict on points.

Many spectators also thought Jackson would get the decision in his bout against a strong adversary, who went on to win the gold medal.

Former world championship contender Henry Wharton, who runs the Acomb-based club, was delighted with his boxers’ performances, if not with some of the judging, at the event.

He said: “I was really proud of them. There was only one ring, so it was a case of long days and a lot of waiting around and I don’t think the judging was too kind on us either.

“We perhaps might have had four goals and a silver, but it was a great experience. A few of the lads had never been there before, so coming back with medals was a morale boost for them and the gym.

"I'd also like to thank our coaches, whose work is always appreciated and recognised."

On Croft’s victory, Wharton added: “He’s had 20 bouts in a year and a half and he’s come so far. He never misses a training session and runs every day.

“He’s so dedicated, never turns a fight down and is a great example for everybody that, if you work hard, you get results.”

Henry’s Gym’s next overseas competition will be in Berlin.