Josh Holmes shows off his England Senior Development Championship gold medal
EASTBURN Amateur Boxing Club's Josh Holmes fought through the pain barrier to be crowned national champion.
Holmes, from Earby, beat Islington Boxing Club's Jerome Campbell on a split decision to win the 60kg final of the England Boxing Senior Development Championships at Grantham.
The 21-year-old completed his sixth triumph in six weeks despite injuring his right hand in reaching the show-piece event.
Trainer Naz Jalil said "He'd damaged his hand but he bit down on his gum shield and fought his way through like a true fighter. It was the mark of a great warrior."
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