He had suffered one of the low points in his fledgling career in the same ring 12 months earlier.
Then, the super heavyweight was knocked out by Pte Augustine Issac to give the Bahrain Royal Guard a 4-2 victory over the army – a result that left the fighter desperate for a rematch.
That wish was granted in the teams’ latest encounter, where Young-Hastings defeated his rival via a unanimous verdict as the soldiers completed their revenge mission in style.
“I could see that our coach was not sure about it – but I really wanted that fight,” he told SoldierSport.
“Last year he knocked me out in the third round, with my mum watching on, but this time round I destroyed him. I was stronger than him and was the more aggressive fighter, I just wanted it – nothing was going to get in my way.
“We could have tied that show last season but my result meant we lost 4-2, so I had to right the wrongs.
“I had a bit of a cry afterwards as there was a lot of pressure going into the fight.
“It was an ecstatic but emotional moment.”
Victory means Young-Hastings has won five of his six fights this season – his only defeat coming in the semi-finals of the England Boxing National Development Championships.
“I was disappointed with that,” he said. “I worked hard to get there and had no byes in what was a tough competition.
“Hopefully I can have a few more bouts before the end of the year. I try not to plan too far ahead and worry about tomorrow, tomorrow.
“I do what I need to do to improve every day. It is about the little tweaks I can make to better myself.
“I came sprinting out of the door this year and have to maintain that as there is always somebody better out there.”
