National Schools Championship
Three youngsters from Newark Amateur Boxing Club made their way to Crawley for the National Schools Championships.
“With 13-year old Lauren Workman drawn in the semi-finals against Blackpool’s Alice Pumphrey, the favourite and eventual winner in their category, it was always going to a tough contest for her,” said Head Coach Dean Sugden
“Her fellow club member Chloe Davies, also aged 13, made it through to the finals on Sunday after an emphatic win in her Saturday semi-final when she defeated a previously unbeaten opponent. Unfortunately, she just missed out on a win in the finalbut what a fantastic achievement for both Lauren and Chloe in their first boxing season.”
Completing the trio of youngsters taking part in the championships, Sam Hardy forced a stoppage against the previously unbeaten Lewis Robinson in the semis before going on to defeat Brendan Pearson from Crook ABC in the final of Class -56kg.
Dean told us “Sam won this title last year and to do it two years running is a massive achievement,” added Dean. “It shows just how much he is learning and developing all the time.
“He started with us at a young age, initially kickboxing before switching to boxing as soon as he could. He’s a great student, very committed and loyal, who is reaping the rewards of his consistency in turning up week in, week out. He’s strong, skilful and very mature for a 13-year old – he has an old head on his shoulders which is a good thing when you’re in the ring facing another high level boxer.