GB Boxing Squad
In their best showing since 1961, the Great British amateur boxing team brought home 5 medals from the European Championships in Moscow.
A silver for Khalid Yafai, Tom Stalker and Iain Weaver followed up bronzes for Khalid’s brother Gamal and Welshman Andrew Selby.
Stalker 25, from Liverpool declared “It’s a proud moment for me and my family, just shows that with hard work, determination and a dream, you can achieve your goals.”
“Turning Pro doesn’t bother me, I am 25 now and have my heart set on the Olympics.”
The Liverpudlian was beaten 8-4 by Amateur boxing legend Albert Selimov in the Lightweight final which is no disgrace, Selimov is now a two time European Champion and also a former World Champion.
Flyweight Khalid Yafai lost 4-1 to Russian Misha Aloyan, whilst Featherweight Iain Weaver was beaten by German Denis Makarov 7-2.
Coach Robert McCracken
Coach Robert McCracken added “When the disappointment of today (not winning Gold) is over we’ll look back at a great tournament which has proved Great Britain belongs alongside the likes of Russia and Cuba as one of the strongest nations in boxing.”
“And the success of some of the young fighters out here – in particular Iain and Gamal – sends out a fantastic message to our development boxers that with work and application they can also make it right to the top.”
By Phil D Jay for www.britishboxers.co.uk
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