Northern powerhouse clubs Birtley and Rotunda had an England Boxing National Amateur Championships 2023 Finals Day to remember as each claimed two coveted national title belts during an action packed two sessions of high-quality boxing.

Halton Riverside boxer Rhea Kanu says winning the Female Under 52kg National Amateur Championship belt against Megan Bainbridge (bout 5, 12:20pm) would mean ‘everything’ to her and her coaches.

There is more than one way to skin a cat, so the old saying goes, and there is certainly more than one way to get into boxing.