The Hunslet Clubs' Bianca Nixon is Crowned National ABA Junior Champion

The Hunslet Clubs' first female boxer was crowned National ABA Junior Champion. 16 year old Bianca Nixon was victorious in the national final for this highly competitative, coveted title in Portsmouth on Saturday June 5th 2010. In the 56kg Junior Class 5 she beat the very talented Danielle McKay of Bridgefoot 14-11

Having fought through a number of bouts since taking up the sport to a competitive level, against opponents from across England and Wales, Bianca explained "It was very nerve-wracking in front of so many influential people, but enjoyable. Loads of people dream of doing something like this and I've gone and done it and I'm so proud to be the first girl at the club to achieve a boxing title."

Dennis Robbins, Chief Executive Officer and Head Coach for the boxing team at the Hunslet Club is full of praise for the rising star. "Bianca has done incredibly well and we are very proud of her achievement. She fought consistently well throughout the contest and is a fantastic role model for other young girls to follow."

Girls and boys have plenty of opportunity to aspire to do well in the sport, Bianca now helps out with training sessions, led by professional boxing coaches, on weekday evenings for younger children to learn from her skills direct at The Hunslet Club. For more information on boxing sessions for young people at the club, from beginners to advanced level, please phone 0113 2716489 or go to http://www.hunsletclub.org.uk

Yorkshire Evening Post Article here: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/Leeds-girl-is-national-boxing.6373...

South Leeds Community Radio Feature on Bianca here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHFsX5zfhIg

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[HunsletClub]

Hi Poppy, we at the Hunslet Club didn't film this, just got passed the film on by Bianca, my guess is that the person who actually filmed may be contactable through the ABA, hope you find what your after

[poppyburton]

Hey I don't no if u still remember me but I was sat next to you :) mi names Popi burton I'm wondering if u would be able to unload my bout on against Millie warren ? If u don't mine pls x