Introduction of boxing gym

I first got introduced to the boxing gym when I was 8 years old. I spent my time always looking forward to the next class. I fought my first 3 fights in Bolton boxing club and went on to fight for Bury Boxing club with Mick Jelly as my coach. By the time I was 16 I had won three schoolboy championships, three junior ABA championships, gold in the junior Olympics and finally won gold at the European student championships in Lithuania.

Team

The fight is just the tip of the iceberg, what everyone sees and knows off.The real work is done behind the scenes by all my team and staff from the formalities of signing a fighter, agreeing terms to nutritionist and coaches. I have built a team that is supportive of my talents, that help me improve my game and are always on hand to assist me no matter what the situation.My highlight in the amateur ranks was being allowed to fight for England in the 2004 Athens Olympics after coming first in the AIBA European Olympic qualifying tournament in Bulgaria. I went on to win a silver medal losing out on gold to Mario Kindelan. I decided to turn professional after the Athens Olympics. Before I did that I had a score to settle with Mario Kindelan. This was to be my final amateur fight – I won all three rounds by unanimous decision. Since turning pro I have been 2 times world champion, moved from lightweight to welterweight and now up to middleweight.

Supporters

Boxing is a single man sport in the sense that once the bell rings it’s just you and your opponent.The support you get is what helps you through the training camp early morning starts and late night finishes.My supporters have been with me on the roller coaster ride from the Athens Olympics in 2004 to all my professional fights.I am always receiving messages of support from around the world and on fight night the amount of fans that travel to cheer me on is incredible. I wanted to create something on my site which bought us closer so check out the fan page.