Deakin prepares for second national boxing title

PCYC Umina boxer Thomas Deakin is on his way to his second national title after his performance at the recent NSW Boxing Titles held at Umina PCYC in February.

"Deakin will be keen to win his second Australian title on the Gold Coast in May, and looks to be in scintillating touch after a convincing win against his highly-touted opponent," said Umina PCYC trainer Joel Keegan.

"Unable to find a match for the state titles, a bout was secured with Ryan Nash from WA.

Nash is older and bigger, but this didn't deter the PCYC Umina boxer from being the dominant fighter.

"Deakin's combination of skill and work rate, had the crowd screaming for more, but had his opponent in plenty of trouble.

"Deakin landed left hooks and right hands from long range, but didn't relent when the action got close, revealing a great set of body punching combinations.

"This followed a very successful tournament for the NSW PCYC Boxing Academy, based out of Umina PCYC."

A total of 12 PCYC boxers qualified for the upcoming Junior and Youth Nationals.

"Highlights over the weekend of boxing included Jake Williamson having his first bout in front of plenty of faithful gym friends.

"Jake is doing very positive things in the community and its obvious the impact he is having with the crowd that followed him.

"Local prospect Reece White was unlucky to go down to Travis Druce, the king of the 69kg division.

"Reece had little right to trouble Druce, national champion and 2015 world junior competitor, but was every bit the match.

"White finished much the stronger and had plenty of people's votes on the night."

The event was run by PCYC Umina and Boxing NSW.

Submisson, 17 Mar 2016

Joel Keegan, Umina PCYC