Great Britain Secures Three Medals at European Boxing Championships
GB boxers Chantelle Reid, Damar Thomas, and Abdul Burton have reached the semi-finals at the European Boxing Championships, ensuring at least three medals for the team.
Great Britain’s boxing team has guaranteed itself at least three medals at the European Boxing Championships taking place in Bulgaria. This achievement comes after standout performances from Chantelle Reid, Damar Thomas, and Abdul Burton, who have all advanced to the semi-finals of their respective categories.
Chantelle Reid Advances in Women’s Light-Middleweight
Chantelle Reid showcased her skills with a dominant 5-0 victory over Ireland’s Evelyn Igharo in the women’s light-middleweight division. The 28-year-old, who previously earned a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games, is set to face Serbia’s Milena Matovic in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
Damar Thomas Shines in Men’s Super-Heavyweight
In the men’s super-heavyweight category, Damar Thomas also secured a convincing 5-0 win, defeating Georgia’s Nikoloz Begadze. The 21-year-old will now prepare to take on Mahammad Abdullayev from Azerbaijan in the upcoming semi-final bout.
Abdul Burton’s Determined Performance
Abdul Burton, at just 20 years old, delivered an impressive performance by edging out home favourite and Olympic bronze medallist Javier Ibanez with a close 3-2 decision. Burton expressed his determination, stating, “Sometimes you have got to dig in and when things went against me I had to get stuck in and show who I was. I am young, hungry and here to take over.” He will face Turkey’s Semih Gumus in the semi-finals.
Quarter-Final Matches Ahead
On Wednesday, several other GB boxers will be in action, including Lauren Mackie, Amy Broadhurst, Callum Makin, and Oladimeji Shittu, who are all set to compete in their quarter-final matches. However, the team has seen a significant number of its squad eliminated, with over half of the 15-member team now out of the competition.
Notable exits include flyweight Ruby White, who lost 3-2 to Olympic silver medallist Hatice Akbas of Turkey, and Emily Asquith, who suffered a 5-0 defeat against Ireland’s Lisa O’Rourke in the light-heavyweight division. Additionally, Commonwealth Games champion Isaac Okoh was eliminated in the men’s heavyweight division after a 3-0 loss to Germany’s Kevin Lebowski.
Source: This original report was produced by WTGO Newsroom using verified reporting from BBC Sport.