Saturday saw 3 of our boxers representing the Midlands, In the first Regional match the Midlands have had for some time.
Boxing against Western Counties down in Bristol saw, Destiny, Xander and Andrei, proudly representing our region and with all 3 boxing first, gave the Midlands a flying start with all 3 winning on unams with strong performances.
Midlands went on to win 6-3 and coaches and officials impressed with the boxing and behaviours shown by all 3.
Well done guys. The club and Midlands Region are really proud.
This weekend saw Captain G have her first attempt at the Senior Elites championships, where she boxed at quarter and semi finals weekend in Barnsley.
Having only had her first bout 3 years ago and then a full year before her second, really with only 2 good years of boxing behind her, she was probably someone most would overlook. However with a number of Silvers and Golds, and the recent Development Champion, alongside sparring numerous elite level boxers, we knew she would be hard to beat and one to watch, and this proved the case.
Winning on Saturday with a strong and dominant performance, she moved into the semi final against a boxer who's been boxing from schools age. Again G did all the pressing and was dominating the ring, however on this occassion the judges gave it the other way, leaving us frustrated and others wondering how.
However, we take it and move on, and with so many coaches and officials commenting on the performances, we know now we're at Elite level.
This weekend saw Kelsey continuing her journey representing Team GB, in the Gee Bee tournament in Finland.
Having been drawn against a quality boxer who had previously beaten Kelsey and another GB representative at a recent tournament, it was always going to be a tricky bout.
Having come back from round 1 down on the judges scorecards, it could have been easy for her to panic and doubt herself. This time though, Kelsey, readjusted and put 2 great rounds together to come away this time with the win and a place in the final.
The final on Sunday, Kelsey put in a fantastic performance and looked a class above her opponent, which is no easy task boxing at this level. This time Gold was the aim and Gold was the result.
Well done Kelsey, we said the bronze and Silvers would change colour. Your hard work is paying off. More to come.
Congratulations to Savannah Williams on becoming Female Junior Champion.
This title goes with Novice champion and midlands Box-cup championship she has already won. Big future ahead
Blaze Bayley and Priory Park Boxing Club supporting each other
Second National Title for Mary Love
Congratulations to Mary Love for winning the NABC Boxing Championship 2023
2 New National Development Champions
Congratulations to Gieona Cuedajri and Savanna Williams both winning gold to become national development champions
A huge Thanks to Eddie "The Beast" Hall and Joe Egan for the below messages and words of encouragement. We hope to see you both soon!
Friendly Faces
Sam Singer Photo Shoot
We were delighted to welcome local talented Photographer Sam Singer to our gym for a photoshoot pre lock down.
You can see the pictures from the full shoot by
clicking here or the picture opposite
Be sure to check out Sam's Instagram to at
