A teenager from Blaenavon has been crowned the new 63kg British Boxing champion and has his eyes on becoming the best in the world.
Kai Powell, a pupil at Abersychan Comp, started boxing when he was just seven years old and “has never looked back since.”
The 15-year-old, who trains with Pontypool ABC Club, was crowned the new 63kg British champion at the British Championships on June 4 in Scotland.
Kai Powell has his eyes on becoming the best in the world (Image: Teresa Powell)
Mum Teresa Powell said boxing is Kai’s “absolute world.”
Ms Powell said: “Kai started boxing at the age of 7 he mentioned to his dad Brian about giving boxing a go and he’s never looked back.
“Boxing is his absolute world and he is undoubtedly looking to be world champion one day.
“He trains 6 days a week which he loves and he doesn't show any nerves.
Kai's older brother Ian with his son Leo, Kai, dad Brian and grandsons Oscar and Lucas (Image: Teresa Powell)
“Kai says he just wants to get in the ring and get the job done.
“Pontypool ABC Club has put so much work in with Kai, he’s a fantastic boxer.”
Impressively Kai won the Welsh Vest at a boxing event held in Sophia Gardens in Cardiff and travelled to Benidorm, Spain to compete in the Boxam Tournament and came away with the gold medal and belt.
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