Isaan Gym celebrates SIX new British champions

The Isaan Gym in Oldham saw an amazing SIX of its fighters crowned British champions at the Sandee Open tournament at the Barnsley Metrodome.

This is generally seen as one of the toughest competitions in Europe and the one to win, with boxers potentially fighting up to three times in one day to win their category.

Isaan had eight fighters competing and they walked away with eight finalists and six new British champions.

Leo Deakin, aged 10, is a previous British champion from Royton who was pipped in the final if his -40 category - his first loss in 13 fights.

Logan Crabb, aged10 and from Waterhead, won his -37 category, fighting twice before winning his first British title after putting on a sublime femur performance.

Tyler Scott, aged 13, won his -44 category to win his first British title and was absolutely superb.

Caelen Watson, who is 11 and from Derker, put on a dominant performance and won his -42 category to seal his first British title.

Danny Ferris, aged 15, was in superb form and looked really strong in winning the -66kg category to also seal his first British title.

Luke Mattinson, aged 17 and a multiple champion from Moorside, beat a very tough and game French fighter over five rounds to win the -64kg category and land another British title.

Last but certainly not least, Tommy Lowe, who is 16 and also a multi champion from Greenacres, won the -60kg category after putting a sublime performance against Dom from UMA - they have faced each other many times.

This was Tommy and Luke's last Sandee Open as they both now move Into the adult ranks, C class.

Isaan Gym head coach Ste Donnelly said: "I was extremely proud.

"The production line at Isaan Muay Thai is continuing to boom at the minute .

"All my fighters have been brought through from scratch and success continues to breed success."

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