FOUR, four, force was the battle-cry for boxing brothers George and Reg Robshaw.

They duo continue to thrive under the wing of former York lord of the ring Henry Wharton, with each of the Robshaw siblings sampling their fourth successive victory since turning professional.

The duo were in action at Huddersfield Leisure Centre on the James Hare-Frans Hantindi undercard and both came out unanimous points victors to the delight of one-time undefeated European, British and Commonwealth super-middleweight champion Wharton, who now trains the duo with his former mentor Gary Atkin.

The 26-year-old George toppled Wolverhampton's Conroy McIntosh while Reg, a year younger than his brother, also comfortably negotiated a four-rounder by beating a London-based opponent who has changed his name by deed-poll to Silver Fox.

Said a delighted Wharton, who has gone into the training business: "They both showed really well and they are taking a lot of things on board.

"It's a great boost for me to see how they are progressing and I must admit I am really enjoying being in their corner and trying to pass on any knowledge I can.

"That's the buzz. When you can spot something that's happening in a fight that can help them to go on an win."

Wharton had a busy night at the Huddersfield arena. After helping to steer his protgs to victory he then swapped tracksuit for tuxedo to commentate for Sky television on the Hare's Commonwealth welterweight title defence against Namibia's Hantindi.

However, Wharton's behind the microphone duties did not last that long as the clash lasted barely one round as Huddersfield's Hare vanquished his opponent within the opening 90 seconds.

Wharton returned to the ring late last year as he gained his coaching licence almost three years after quitting an illustrious fighting career.

In a near-decade of combat Wharton's only losses as a professional were in three world title fights - against Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank in 1994 for the World Boxing Council and World Boxing Organisation super-middleweight crowns respectively, and three years later, again for the WBO title, this time against Robin Reid.

Updated: 10:44 Saturday, March 01, 2003