A student is celebrating a boxing win in Newcastle that made him the British Battle Ground Promotions title belt holder at 75kg, reports James Bovington.

Sam Turner, of Sutton, said: “I prepared for the bout with individual training sessions with my coach, Neil Huntley, at Revolution gym in Sutton, backed up by a lot of miles running and plenty of rowing.”

The 15-year-old, a student at Mansfield’s All Saints’ Catholic Voluntary Academy, has been attending the gym for three years and is unbeaten in the ring.

He added: “I like the social side and how it benefits young people, physically and mentally. I’ve had 14 bouts and won 10, with four draws. I’ve competed in two tournaments in Hungary.

“My ambition is to become a successful boxer, perhaps the next best thing, who knows! But I need lots of bouts to achieve this ambition.

“However, the main reason I enjoy it so much is because I’ve made so many friends through the sport.”

Neil said the teenager had been fighting a very strong opponent in Newcastle and had to weather a storm at the start of the five two-minute rounds.

“But Sam soon established himself, boxing to instruction and using his ring awareness to outclass the opponent. We’re all proud of the level he’s achieved,” he added.

Sam, who admires the technical skill of Russian champion Dmitry Bivol, has been supported by his dad, Dean Turner, and older brother, Finley Turner, throughout his career.

His mum, Jill Turner, said: “Boxing has been excellent for Sam, both mentally and physically, because he’s mixing with like-minded people who have goals and who value achievement.”

Sam said he appreciates the generosity of his local sponsors, including NJB Hoofcare, the Oriental Rug Company, BRS Rendering Services, Little House of Horrors, and Lashes Foundation.

Potential sponsors or those wanting to train with Revolution should contact coach Neil Huntley at Revolution gym on 07538 379397 or at [email protected] or via Facebook messenger.