By James Bovington
A Bramley boxer is England Boxing’s new Yorkshire 75kg development title belt champion.
Zak Day, 18, trains at Armley’s The Ministry of Boxing and won the belt at a show in Harehills arranged by Hunslet’s Golden Team gym.
He defeated Joe Dixon, an experienced boxer with 12 bouts from H Hour gym in Harrogate.
“This was my sixth amateur bout,” Zack said. “I was dominant throughout, landing the more decisive shots and I got the job done. The amateur sport is all about making improvements. I won by unanimous decision.
“Boxing’s about hitting while avoiding punches. I concentrate on making it difficult for my opponent to strike while myself landing precision shots. How’s that for technique? I’m delighted now to have won six consecutive amateur bouts.”
Former West Leeds Academy student Zak is a level one qualified coach at The Ministry of Boxing on Moorfield Road in Armley where he’s trained for three years since the gym was opened by former professional boxer Josh Wisher and his father Philip.
He added: “I’m a level three personal trainer but I also run junior classes and work with young children from four upwards. It’s fulfilling to see others making progress towards achieving their goals. That includes my three younger siblings.’
“Zak is a talented young boxer,” said Josh Wisher. “He’s shown skill and grit to win his first six amateur bouts. He’s just picked up his first development Yorkshire title and is a credit to the gym. He’s competent coaching the other amateurs and our ‘tots’ classes for under tens.”
If wanting to train at The Ministry of Boxing, please contact Philip Wisher on 07917 715016. Zak Day can be contacted for personal training on 07908 633577 or Instagram @zakday.pt.
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