A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WELSH BOXER
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WELSH BOXER

Ever wondered what life was like as a Welsh boxer preparing for the Commonwealth Games? We sat down with Helen Jones who will box in Birmingham in the 50kg category.

She is now part of the GB Boxing set up in Sheffield but her skills were nurtured by Welsh Boxing and she was part of the full-time, residential programme at Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff.

Competing for Wales, she returned to the fold in order to prepare with Team Wales. She talks us through brutal runs, power naps and porridge – all part and parcel of a typical day in the life of a Welsh boxer….

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Rachel Sansom
DEEPEST CONDOLENCES

It is with deep sadness that Welsh Boxing announces that Judi McAndrew, wife of our ex-chair Derek McAndrew, lost her long battle with incurable metastatic cancer and passed away very peacefully last night with her close family at her bedside. Once details have been finalised, details of the funeral arrangements will be shared.

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Rachel Sansom
Garan Croft
Garan Croft

Congratulations to Garan Croft

Having competed in five bouts, earning victories in four of them (Messibah, Beqiri, Ekinci & Schachidov) Garan leaves the 2022 European Championships with a light-middleweight silver.

Congratulations Garan on your fantastic achievement from all at Welsh Boxing!

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Rachel Sansom
Ioan Croft
Ioan Croft

Congratulations to Ioan Croft

After three bouts, including two victories (James & Crotter), Ioan exited this year's European Championships having earned a welterweight bronze - his first medal at a major senior competition.

Congratulations Ioan from all at Welsh Boxing for your fantastic achievement

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Rachel Sansom