The Moorey’s Martial Arts amateur boxer won his bout despite his opponent having a 4kg advantage.
Coach Eddie Kuznicki said England had been shedding weight in preparation for a bout in the 54kg category, but the planned opponent pulled out.
A late change that saw England being bumped up into the 60kg category did not deter him. England won 12-6.
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READ NOW‘Jackson has been training with me for 18 months,’ Kuznicki said. ‘We are aiming for the State titles and then the Nationals.’