ST HELENS boxer Olivia Hussey became English Champion at the national championships hosted at Magna Stadium Rotherham.

Hussey boxed Amy Bullock on Saturday’s semi finals winning within 48seconds referee stopping the contest TKO.

The St Helens girl's speed and power overwhelming her tall opponent.

Sunday’s final was another outstanding performance from Olivia against the very strong fighter Millicent Hanson who put on a brave display although Olivia’s skill and technical ability out boxing her opponent taking her to a unanimous win.

What made it more special was this being Olivia’s first 3x3 min round tournament, the first 3 x 3 min round national championships for our youth athletes at both male and female level also the first contests for Olivia who has not been in the ring for over 12 months as she was giving up boxing.

After training within Hook & Jab with the outstanding coaching team there, her love of the sport returned and Olivia trained harder than ever to achieve her goal of becoming Youth national champion, the third female from the club to become national English champion.

Coaches Amanda and Derek Groarke said how proud they are of the young 17 year old who has had a difficult year both physically and emotionally and has over come all hurdles to achieve her goal, she’s such a talent who has put 100% into every training session and will be representing England at the Tri Nation Championships the beginning of April at Magna Stadium Rotherham. This being a very tough tournament for all boxers entered.

Hussey also has a selection camp at the weekend to represent England at the up and coming European Championships in a few months time followed by selections for the world championships to be hosted in the Bahamas.

A very bright future ahead for Hook & Jab’s young female boxer.

Hook & Jab will be hosting their second show of the season on Friday 24th Feb at Alford Sports & Social Club, Manchester Rd, Warrington, doors open 7:30pm tickets only £10 adult £5 child & OAP’s Tickets available on the door or from Hook & Jab Gym Palatine Ind Est Warrington 01925 637335 or 07906552514.