Human Interest |
General Interest |
Hobbies |
Reading, DIY, soul music and playing the harmonica. (NOC, 11 Aug 2000) |
Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs |
I always pray in the ring before every fight. (NOC, 11 Aug 2000) |
Memorable sporting achievement |
My most memorable achievement was winning a bronze medal in the World Championships in Texas in 1999. (NOC, 11 Aug 2000) |
Other sports |
Played rugby for Welsh U19 team. (NOC, 11 Aug 2000) |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
My brother boxed, and I was jealous of him winning trophies and being in the paper so I copied him. |
General Interest |
Most influential person in career |
My family. (NOC, 11 Aug 2000) |
Further Personal Information |
Languages |
Welsh |
General Interest |
Awards and honours |
Remains the only British boxer to medal at three seperate Commonwealth Games [Kuala Lumpur in 1998, Manchester in 2002 and in Melbourne, 2006]. (walesonline.co.uk, 24 Aug 2010) |
Other information |
COMEBACK Came out of retirement to compete at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. (walesonline.co.uk, 24 Aug 2010) |