12 England Performance Boxers Selected for Prestigious Brandenburg Cup
July 21, 2025 | by Chris Boyd
England Performance has named a talented 12-strong squad for the upcoming U-19 Brandenburg Cup, set to take place later this month.
Four male and eight female boxers will proudly represent the Three Lions at the 30th edition of the tournament, held in Frankfurt am Main from 29 July to 3 August. A mainstay of the England Performance calendar, the Box Cup is renowned for showcasing the finest young talent on the international stage.
The squad boasts a wealth of experience and pedigree, featuring three reigning World Champions – Ruby White, Caitlyn Wise and Ella Lonsdale – alongside several European Championships medallists.
Official Squad:
Female
| Weight | Name | Club | Region |
| U51kg | Ruby White | Sturminster Newton | Western Counties |
| U54kg | Ruby Cuthbertson | District Youth | Tyne, Tees & Wear |
| U57kg | Caitlyn Wise | Worcester City | Midlands |
| U60kg | Ella Lonsdale | Sunderland East End | Tyne, Tees & Wear |
| U65kg | Lexie Walker | Wolverhampton | Midlands |
| U65kg | Tyika Thomas | Anderson’s | Midlands |
| U70kg | Shannon Warren | Tamworth | Midlands |
| U75kg | Thabiso Moyo | Leicester Railwaymen | East Midlands |
Male
| Weight | Name | Club | Region |
| U55kg | Mohammad Safari | The Ring | London |
| U65kg | Jacob Naismith | Marybone | Merseyside & Cheshire |
| U70kg | Frankie Thompson | Bridlington | Yorkshire |
| U80kg | Tobias Taylor | New Saints | Eastern Counties |
Phil Knight will lead the coaching team in Brandenburg and will be assisted by Naadrah Hafeez, Stephen Hume and Nicki Wiley. Simon Mullan will represent England in a referee and judge capacity.
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