Cut Throat boxer and coach Michael Sinclair a Masters Boxing Australia champ

Moments earlier, 32-year-old Sinclair bounced on his feet, gloves at the ready, and eyes locked on his competitor in blue, Northern Territory's Flippo Gelada.

Sinclair had studied previous fight footage of Gelada and his awkward style, but he was equally as determined to take home the belt after three two-minute rounds.

A mighty right hook to the cheek wobbled the more experienced Gelada, and though the Far South Coast boxer thought he would be able to overpower his blue-corner opponent, his energy seemed to increase, so more patience was required.

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As the Elite Cuts Barber Shop and Shaving Emporium owner and Cut Throat Boxing coach and Masters cruiserweight competitor stood in the middle of the Masters Boxing Australia ring, he focused on being in the moment.

When the scores were tallied revealing a unanimous decision, Sinclair's arm was raised, and the 'Golden Gloves' belt was secured around his 185cm, 87.5kg frame.

"Feeling good, three months of hell to get the result you need," Sinclair said.

"It's a massive relief when they lift your arm up and call out your name."

Dylan Fletcher from Eden, who had trained alongside Sinclair, also competed in the Masters Boxing Australia (MBA) tournament, and though he didn't win his fight, Sinclair said his student was eagerly preparing for the next opportunity to compete.

"He went well, he went the three rounds, he ended up getting beat by points, but [it was] his first fight and he had to jump up an experience level to fight this guy, he's done really well," Sinclair said.

"I couldn't ask for too much more, he's ready for the next, just make a few little adjustments before he fights again, and he'll be much better for it."

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