A fascinating and packed National Championships culminated in an explosive finals bill in Liverpool’s Echo arena yesterday.
Among the finalists were a number of GB and England International’s who secured multiple national titles. Preston’s Lisa Whiteside (JR Gym) secured her second flyweight title with a unanimous victory over Jade Ashmore (Chesterfield) to add to the three she has won at bantamweight and featherweight. Remarkably this makes her a five-time national champion.
Light welterweight Cherrelle Brown (Islington ABC) showed composure and class throughout her bout against a tough fellow England International Page Murney (Leicester Unity). She made good use of her straight shots to keep Murney at range to clinch the win and second national title on a split decision. Finally Natasha Gale (Jubilee ABC) convincingly defeated Nikoletta Paksi (Repton) to secure her second national title at middleweight.
First time recipient Stephanie Wroe (Army) at welterweight utilised her height and range to out point Laura Stevens (Far Cotton). Number 2 seed Demi-Jade Retzen (New Astley) won unanimously against number 1 seed Tanya Dady (Earlsfield), whilst GB’s Sandy Ryan (One Nation) beat St Mary’s Louise Orton to secure her first senior national title.
Meanwhile, the next generation of women boxers were representing their country at the Youth and Junior GB Three Nations Championships in Cardiff this weekend.
Boxers from England, Scotland and Wales battled it out to claim the best of Britain spot. The England team, however, were unstoppable and they secured six out of six wins in the final to sweep the floor with the competition.
The six Junior and Youth England boxers pose with their gold medals alongside England Coach Amanda Coulson (Photo: Amanda Coulson)
England Boxing Elite Women’s National Championship Final Results
GB Three Nations Junior Women’s GB Final Results
46kg Savannah Stubley (England/Empire) beat Caitlin Cromie (Wales) pts unan
