PHOENIX Fire’s Jamie Aramayo became the first in his category to claim an England Title Series belt at the weekend.
The teenager celebrated a unanimous points decision victory against James Hurcus (Essex University) at York Hall to take the youth under 81kg light heavyweight crown.
“It’s a fantastic achievement,” said head coach Damian Ridpath.
“Jamie boxed well, and was a step ahead of a strong and determined opponent throughout.”
Aramayo, 18, starts a degree in business administration at Liverpool John Moores University this week.
A Phoenix member since the age of eight, he has fought competitively for the past seven years.
Ridpath added: “Hopefully this success is a springboard to bigger and better things.”
Sam Watson, another Phoenix fighter, won an eliminator – again after a unanimous points decision – against Callum Smith (Trowbridge) in the youth 56kg bantamweight class.
Courtney Chadwick, who has moved up to the 64kg light welterweight category, was a points-decision winner against Abdul Amid (Heart of Portsmouth).
His accuracy throughout against an aggressive opponent made the difference in another eliminator.
Meanwhile in a youth 52kg flyweight bout, Imad Nasseb lost a points decision to Bailey Fowler, a seasoned campaigner also from Heart of Portsmouth.
“It was a first outing of the season and we’re delighted with our boxers,” added Ridpath.
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