Here come the girls
Buzz grows around women’s boxing after Olympic decision
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Buzz grows around women’s boxing after Olympic decision
Welsh amateur boxing star Craig Evans wins his professional debut in 44 seconds producing a stunning performance to defeat Dan Carr.
Repton’s Martin Ward wins the featherweight title at the Amateur Boxing Association of England Championships in London.
Welsh amateur boxing star Craig Evans will take his professional bow at West Ham’s Upton Park on Saturday.
The pedigree is impeccable. The style is probably in the genes. The mission is to emulate his father. The pressure is huge. Chris Eubank Jnr has taken the first steps in a middleweight boxing career which he hopes will take him to the top of the professional world via the 2012 Olympics.
GB Boxing’s performance director Rob McCracken backs the creation of an elite women’s squad to pay dividends at the 2012 Games in London.
Boxing, over 91kg – Super heavyweight class.
Boxing 81 – 91kg – heavyweight
Boxing 75 – 81kg light-heavyweight
Boxing 69 -75kg