A total of 14 finals were staged at the end of the week-long tournament, which saw more than 70 athletes square off for individual and team honours.
The Royal Engineers enjoyed a successful start to the blue riband events, with Spr Caden Turney taking gold in the featherweight final – a feat matched by Spr Jamie Lowe at light welterweight.
“I worked on my two-phase attacks; stepping to the right and letting him come in,” Turney said after defeating LCpl Thomas McCallion (RLC) on a split decision. “I thought I handled his pressure well.
“I joined the army to box, and it feels great to be in this ring. I’ve worked hard and have done what I said I was going to do.”
Lowe, who fought with Sheffield Boxing Centre before joining the service, claimed a unanimous verdict against Pte Marco Collins (RLC) and like the other champions, has been invited to trials with the army development squad in August.
“It is a brilliant feeling,” he told SoldierSport as he reflected on the win. “I was nervous beforehand and as a civvy you do not get to tournaments like this as an individual.
“It is a completely different atmosphere, and I loved it.”
One of the most impressive performances in the opening round of finals came from Cfn Harry Fisher (REME, pictured), who took the middleweight title with a unanimous win against WO2 Lewis Arthey (Ranger).
“I’m buzzing,” he said. “It was planned to perfection – I boxed and moved the whole time.
“I knew he would be a strong opponent, and you cannot get into a scrap with people like that. Even though my legs were tired, I managed to keep moving.
“I will not stop until I make the army team. It is there for me now and if I keep training hard and improve, I know I can do it.”
Inter-Corps
1. Infantry
2. Royal Engineers
3. Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Inter-Unit
1. 1 Lancs
2. 2 Rifles
3. RRF
