Market Harborough Teenager Wins National Boxing Title

An up-and-coming Market Harborough boxer has clinched his first-ever national title, seeing off a host of top young fighters to achieve a lifelong dream.

Patsy-Joe Mochan, 15, won the England Boxing Class A Development National Championship title, which took place in Kettering.

In doing so, Patsy-Joe secured the 25th national title in the past five years for his boxing gym, Leicester Lightning ABC.

Patsy-Joe Mochan is the England Boxing National Development Champion. Pics: Leicester Lightning ABC

Known on the circuit for donning a Mexican sombrero before fights as an homage to his aggressive boxing style, Patsy-Joe dedicated the emotional victory to his late baby brother, William.

He will look to build on his momentum when he next competes at the National Association of Boys and Girls Clubs (NAGBC) Championships.