Young Market Harborough Boxer Adds To Winning Record
Written by HFM News on 28th September 2026
A young boxer from Market Harborough is celebrating another major success after winning at a national competition.
13-year-old Jimmy McCann triumphed at the Manchester Box Cup Challenge Belt competition, representing Unity Boxing Club in Leicester.
Jimmy with his Dad James after the win
Jimmy has been building a strong record in the sport and has previously celebrated success in competitions outside the area.
He told HFM how it felt to win at the national competition:
The latest victory adds to an impressive period for Jimmy, who continues to train and compete with Unity Boxing Club.
He is now preparing to defend his title at a fight later this month.
Boxing is also becoming a family affair, with Jimmy’s younger brothers following in his footsteps.
Billy is also competing in national competitions, while 10-year-old Jacob, a pupil at Foxton Primary School, won his first bout last week.
Jacob won his first fight last week
