London's York Hall, Bethnal Green. The venue for this years GB Championships
The ABS squad set off early this morning as they head to London to compete in the GB Championships this weekend. The Championships, which take place at the famous York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, see the top amatuer boxers from Scotland, England and Wales, take on members of the GB Podium Squad for London 2012.
GB Boxings Performance Director, Rob McCracken said: This will be a high quality competition that will provide a real test for the existing GB boxers and create an opportunity for those outside of the squad to force their way into the Olympic set-up.
ABS National Coach Mike Keane along with Coaches Joe Ham Snr and Barry McFadden are travelling with the team as follows –
Joe Ham (Renfrewshire)
Josh Taylor (Lochend)
Kieran Smith (Springhill)
James Cunningham (Dennistoun McNair)
Tommy Philbin (Lochend)
Sean Dick (Paisley)
Ross Henderson (Springhill)
The format for the Championships is –
Friday 11th November
8am – Weigh in
10am – Draw
2.30pm 1st Semi Final Session
5.30pm 2nd Semi Final Session
Saturday 12th November
8am Weigh in
12.30 Finals
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