GOOD YEAR: Mehmood [left] became a two-time Elite champion in 2019
HODDESDON BOXING ACADEMY took a large squad of 19 boxers, ranging from 10 to 25 years of age, to the King of the Ring tournament in Boras, Sweden last month.
“This year was a challenge for us as we sent a developing squad of boxers with minimal experience. However all super talented and the test was to see how they competed at a higher level than they have ever competed,” said coach Sab Leo. The selection process paid off as Hoddesdon won the Best Team award again with a total of eight gold, five silver and seven bronze medals.