Longford boxing star Martin Nevin crowned European U-15 Champion
Glorious Gold medal for ‘The Tank’ at the big event in Turkey
What a brilliant achievement as Longford boxing star Martin Nevin was crowned European U-15 Champion in Turkey.
Magnificent Martin (son of Mickey and Lisa) won the Gold medal in the 54kg Division on Sunday evening.
Martin, who is affiliated to the Olympic Boxing Club in Galway, was the 4-1 winner over Scotland’s Jay Sheridan.
His path to the top of the podium also included wins over Claudio Pennata of Italy, Armenia's Boyajyan Areg and Leonis Pershpalaj of Albania.
St Mel’s College student Martin is the only 14 year old to bring home Gold for Team Ireland in Turkey and the future looks extremely bright for the exciting boxer nicknamed ‘The Tank’.