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March 23, 2023

Boxing Australia Futures Camp at the AIS

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Boxing Australia assembled 18 of Australia’s best young boxers into a week-long camp at the Australian Institute of Sport.

The squad includes 15-year-old Nikita Tszyu, son of Kostya, and 17-year-old 2011 world champion Clay Waterman.

The boys were put through their paces by coaches, including Mark Wilson and Don Abnett, and received specialist strength and conditioning advice from AIS expert Ross Smith.

The squad members will continue their preparation for the world junior championships on 17–26 August 2013 in Kiev.

 


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  1. There are many boxers in Australia who are dreaming to be a professional boxer someday, but mostly Mexico and Philippines make history in boxing world.

  2. That would be interesting to watch the gym and its members grow as time goes by. I would be happy to give some inspiration to them.

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