Tauranga Boxing Club coach Chris Walker has again showed his credentials as one of the best boxing coaches in the country after his team of five boxers won four gold medals at the North Island Golden Gloves held over Queen's Birthday weekend in Taupō.
Senior women's Middleweight Ari Adlington confirmed her status as one of the most promising female boxers in the country.
"Ari warmed up for the title decider in her first bout, stopping her opponent, before meeting Stephanie Trotter with the gold medal at stake. She left little petrol in the tank against her southpaw opponent, to receive the judge's decision, with her two sterling performances earning her the prestigious scientific female boxer of the tournament award," Walker said.
Hannah Walker won her third successive Golden Gloves crown in the Junior Women's Lightweight class. In a straight final, she proved too strong for Mya Kahukoti and was rewarded with a unanimous decision. Walker's latest win continued her outstanding record of just two defeats in 15 fights.
Michael Crosa fought twice in the Youth Lightweight division to post two solid unanimous victories and win his second successive Golden Gloves title.
