Callington Community College pupil Billy Jago and Tyler Gregory, from Pensilva, won golds at the Amateur Boxing Alliance’s National Minors and Schools Championship finals at Feltham in London.

The competition saw 40 contests staged over two days with both boxers representing Launceston Amateur Boxing Club.

Trainer Des Charnock was delighted with their work. He said: ‘A massive well done to both youngsters who have both done Launceston proud.

‘Both were extremely nervous on the day but both showed supreme courage and boy did they deliver.

‘I am so proud of them and there is so much more to come from them in the near future.’

Eleven-year-old Billy, squared up to George Foy (11) from Kent in a bid to be crowned National Minors champion at 36kg.

Billy maintained his work-rate throughout three rounds and two-fisted attacks to the final bell. Following the collection of the scorecards from the three judges, the referee raised Billy’s hand as the winner.

Tyler (13) was next up for Launceston in a Class Two Schools finals against Nikko Ellus from Kent with the bout again held over three 90-second rounds.

Preparations for Tyler had been difficult following the passing of his grandmother. However, Tyler chose to continue his training and preparation for these finals and dedicate his performance to her.

The first bell sounded and the Launceston boxer connected with jabs from the centre of the ring and utilised good footwork to avoid the counter attacks.

The Bromley boxer then unleashed several two-fisted attacks. But Tyler’s footwork and accuracy kept him in the driving seat.

The second round saw Tyler use more of his boxing skills, leading with a fast accurate jab.

The final round saw both boxers continue where they left off. Tyler dug very deep and kept his boxing together to the final bell.

Tyler was crowned the Amateur Boxing Alliance’s Class Two Schools National champion at 36kg.