Amateur Boxing Scotland currently has six boxers in Serbia, representing the country at the 50th Belgrade Winner Tournament. The tournament will provide a tough test in preperation for the GB Senior Championships.
Three of the six Scottish boxers have been drawn to box today, and will face very tough opposition, from Australia and New Zeland.
First of the three to box today will be Scottish Light Weight Champion, Charlie Flynn. Charlie has been drawn against Australian Luke Jackson, who will be representing Australia at this years London Olympics, so this will provide a real test for him.
Next up will be Scottish Welter Weight Champion Stuart Burt. Stuart will box Cameron Hammond, also from Australia, who will also be representing Australia at London 2012.
Last of the Scottish boxers on today will be Scottish Heavy Weight Champion Steven Lavelle. Steven has been drawn against David Light of New Zeland, who will no doubt provide a tough opponent for him.
The boxing will commence around 4pm UK time.
The Belgrade Winner Tournament is one of the toughest competitions on the amateur calendar, with eighteen boxers competing, already qualified for the London 2012 Olympics.
I’m sure you will join ABS in wishing all the boys, good luck.
ABS will publish results as we get them.
