Boxing: Weston Warriors edged out in National finals
Weston Warriors Liam Orme with coach Dean Lewis - Credit: Archant
Weston Warriors ABC had two boxers in action at the England Boxing National Youth Championships in Bambury.
Weston Warriors Brook Chamberlain - Credit: Archant
Liam Orme came through the local group stages to become area champion and make finals weekend, where he won his quarter and semi-final bouts in style.
Orme beat an England squad youngster to reach the 64-69kg cadet final and face a rival with 36 wins in 44 bouts, in only his 17th outing.
But despite a brave effort he lost narrowly on points.
Heavyweight Brook Chamberlain had a bye in the over-91kg semi-final and met a top England youngster with 18 wins in 20 fights.
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And despite giving his all, Chamberlain came off second best to an opponent who had too much for him.
Nonetheless, Warriors head coach Dean Lewis praised his two fighters, saying: “I am very proud of the boy’s performances and we will be back next year for the belts.”
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