CALL-UP: Ibrahim Shah, with Audley ABC coach Yacoob Hussain, has been selected for England
IBRAHIM Shah has been rewarded for reaching the National Golden Gloves finals with an England call-up.
While the Audley Amateur Boxing Club fighter narrowly lost on points to Michael Dumphy, he had already done emough to impress England coaches.
He will make his England debut in the Three Nations Tournament in Sheffield next month.
The 12-year-old became Audley's first ever boxer to reach the national finals - now he is the club's first international boxer.
Club founder and head coach Yacoob Hussain said: "We are all very proud of Ibrahim.
"To reach a national final is a fantastic feat. He performed very well and, in the end, it was a close decision."
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Shah fought Guildford City boxer Dumphy at Nottingley Sports Centre in Yorkshire in the under 52kg final.
While judges gave Dumphy the decision, Shah, who attends Witton Park High School, is still the Northern Counties champion and now an England international.
Yaqoob added: "One of the England managers gave me a letter after the fight to inform me that Ibrahim had been selected to fight for England.
"It was great news after the disappointment of losing in the final. We have never had a fighter who has reached a national final before but now we have our first every international.
"It is great news for Ibrahim but also great news for the club."
Posted by: David and Sheila, Blackburn on 11:55pm Tue 11 Mar 08
Well done Ibrahim Shah. We are so proud of you. We wish you all the success in your call-up for England. Not only Blackburn, the whole nation is behind you.
Well done Ibrahim Shah. We are so proud of you. We wish you all the success in your call-up for England. Not only Blackburn, the whole nation is behind you.
Posted by: george holden, blackburn on 2:45pm Tue 25 Mar 08
well done ibrahim shah im sure your coach is very proud of you who knows i hope you go on to be the next amir khan. well done mate and keep up the good work,although im sure yacoob will see to that well done coach top man.
well done ibrahim shah im sure your coach is very proud of you who knows i hope you go on to be the next amir khan. well done mate and keep up the good work,although im sure yacoob will see to that well done coach top man.
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