Human Interest |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Motherwell, SCO |
Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
Keir Hardie: Scotland |
General Interest |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning the British gold medal in 2006 (wsis.org.uk, 13 Sep 2010) |
Famous relatives |
His older brothers, Eddie and Scott, also box at the Jerviston Boxing Club (thefreelibrary.com, 13 Sep 2010) |
Hero / Idol |
Ricky Hatton. (wsis.org.uk, 13 Sep 2010) |
Sport Specific Information |
Name of coach |
Barry Clark |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Athlete |
General Interest |
Other information |
CONTROVERSY He was placed on probation in January 2010 for his involvement in a gang brawl in Motherwell. There has been some criticism of his inclusion in the Commonwealth Games team including from Tory MSP for Central Scotland, Margaret Mitchell. (dailyrecord.co.uk, 31 Aug 2010) |