State Futures camps were presented in NSW, QLD, SA, WA ACT and VIC during May 2022. These camps were specifically themed to suit each state squad.

The National Futures Program is currently matching two “Battle of the Belts” title fights. More details will follow soon. 

For Battle of the Belts information and to challenge, please see below:

Battle of the Belts | Boxing Australia

CombatAUS is excited to have appointed Santiago Nieva to the role of National Head Coach through to the end of 2024. Santiago will take over from incumbent Kevin Smith following the conclusion of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Santiago comes to the Australian boxing high performance ranks after a successful tenure as High Performance Director and Men’s Head Coach of the Indian National Team. Before this, Nieva also held Head Coach roles with both the Swedish and Argentine National Team programs.

We are finalising Santiago’s visa process to support his arrival in advance of the upcoming High Performance camp in Brisbane starting on the 19^th of June. That camp will double as a broader high performance camp for all categorised athletes, and will form a critical part of the Commonwealth Games team’s preparation block in advance of the multi-nations sparring camp in Ireland immediately prior to entry to Birmingham.

IBA Elite Women’s World Boxing Championships

The National team had a great combination of experienced and inexperienced newcomers. The most important factor driving success of the team was that each member of the team made a commitment, to themselves and to the members of the team, to encourage and do their part.

Angela Harries, Alana Portelli, Madeleine Bowen, Rachel Kavangh and Jelena Prziovska-Strachan walked into the ring as part of a National Australian boxing team for the first time. They racked up a wealth of experience at the international level which they will carry with them throughout their boxing journeys.

After just 15 bouts, Jessica Bagley secured a bronze medal as part of her campaign. What an incredible achievement! Congratulations to you and your entire team for your wonderful performance.

On behalf of Boxing Australia, I would like to congratulate the IBA Elite Women’s World Boxing Championships Women’s team athletes and officials on a successful trip to Istanbul, Turkey.

I would also like to congratulate Kristy Harris on being appointed as an Independent Director to the IBA Board. I know that she will do a great job to help further the development of boxing and I look forward to watching the outcomes.

Name:

Julia Felton

Nickname:

Jules or Nanny but will answer to most things.

State:

ACT

What language would you like to learn?

French

Sleep in or win the morning?

Body wants to sleep in but the mind insists win the morning/day.

Favourite ice cream flavour?

Chocolate or Rum n Raisin

What lead you to boxing?

I was having issues with my son’s behaviour and close friend who was a boxing coach suggested I bring him to the gym and he would train him. My son loved it and from there I was asked to join the BACT Committee as the Assistant Director.

What do you love about boxing?

I love seeing the athletes achieve their goals. I also love the change boxing can bring to the lives of the athletes and others involved. I also love how boxing creates a sense of family and belonging.

Why should people get into boxing?

Boxing can help improve a person’s life and health. It teaches self-respect, self-discipline, self-confidence, respect for others, it helps develop goals and a sense of worth.

What is your vision for boxing?

My vision is to have sufficient funding through non-government channels to be able to send our athletes (of levels) regularly overseas to get international experience. For Australian Boxing to be highly respected across the world. To develop Women’s boxing so that the number of women athletes, coaches, RJ and administrators at least equals that of men.

What is your focus for the next twelve months in boxing?

Getting as many athletes qualified for 2024 Olympics as possible, particularly women. Finding ways to fund initiatives such as an all women national tournament, an Empowerment Seminar etc. I want to further my involvement in IBA so as to lift the profile of Australian boxing.

What do you do outside of boxing?

I am semi-retired but looking for part time work to stretch my super. I spend a lot of time looking after my 10 grandchildren. I am working on improving my health.

As she returns home and reflects on her experience, we ask Rachael Kavanagh a few questions about her time at the 2022 IBA Elite Women’s World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey.

What did you gain from this experience?

I gained a wealth of knowledge with regards to nutrition, weight management and recovery. I was able to build my knowledge of the different styles of boxing at an international level and was given many opportunities to spar with different countries enabling me to determine what I wanted to work on when I returned home.

How would you rate the trip overall and why?

This was my favourite international fight trip to date. The support and guidance I received from the Australian coaches, my team mates and the Combat sports community was amazing.

What do you learn about boxing?

I learned a great deal about technique, tactics and how large boxing tournaments are run at an international level.

What are some of your medium/short term goals? (Within the next year or so)

I plan to restructure my training, working on my strengths and weaknesses in preparation for turning professional.

Boxing Queensland will be hosting Australian 3 Star R&J upgrading at the BQI Elite State Titles, Acacia Ridge Hotel on the 23-24-25 of September 2022. BQI has opened this self-funded opportunity to interstate Australian 2-Star R&J.

Those wishing to undertake this opportunity, including QLD R&J, please complete the nomination form, have it endorsed by your state R&J Coord and return to the BAL R&J Committee at bai.rj.com@gmail.com. Any questions about the location and venue please contact Steve Wade at steve-wade@hotmail.com

The Australian Masters Games (AMG) was conducted on 28 - 30 April in Perth, WA. WA appreciated the assistance provided by interstate officials (Gary Cooper (TAS), Ray Adams (VIC) and Greg Cooper (SA)) and ensured WA had sufficient R&J to officiate at the event providing neutrality to the refereeing and judging.

Registration for a Level 2 Coaching Course in Victoria is available for Sat 20 August and Sun 21 August 2022!

For more information or to register  

Level 2 Coaches Course - Melbourne, VIC

BACT has two forthcoming events:

• ACT Tournament at Goldcreek High School - Sun 19 June 2022

• Muscle Up Charity Fight Night at Hellenic Clubof Canberra – Sat 3 Sept 2022

More Information

BNSW has six forthcoming events:

• Under 19 and Under 17 Pathway Qualifiers at Southside Sutherland PCYC - Sat 4 June 2022 from 09:00 - 20:00

• PCYC Tournament at Blacktown PCYC - Sun 12 June 2022 from 09:00 - 20:00

• Level 1 Coaches Course at PCYC Southside - Sat 18 June from 8:30 - 17:00

• Ringside Promotions ( Olympic Boxing) at Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL - Sat 18 June from 17:00 - 23:00

• Southside Boxing Gym at Taren Point Recreation Club - Sat 25 June from 19:00 - 23:00

• PCYC Tournament at Blacktown PCYC - Sun 03 July 2022 from 09:00 - 20:00

More Information

BSA has one forthcoming event:

• SA VS QLD ( State U19 Selection Event) Boxing Tournament at Dom Polski Centre - Sat 4 June 2022 at 6pm

More Information

BTAS has two forthcoming events:

• Launceston PCYC Tournament at 146 Abbott Street, Newstead TAS - Sat 18 June 2022 from 6:30pm.

Interstate and local boxers are welcome. All athletes are to submit their nomination Form to Mr Graeme George at fitnessoptions@bigpond.com by no later than 5pm on Wednesday 8 June 2022.

• State training North-West at O'Callaghan's Gym – Sat 11 June 2022 from 11am to 2pm 

Learn more HERE

BVIC has three forthcoming events:

• Level 1 Coaches Course at Moreland City Youth Boxing Club - Sat 18 Jun and Sun 19 Jun 2022 from 09:00 - 17:00

• Matched Bouts at Whitehorse Club, East Burwood - Sun 19 Jun 2022 from 09:00 - 17:00

• U19 Australian Championships at Whitehorse Club, East Burwood – Wed 6 July until Sat 9 July 2022

More Information

BWA has one forthcoming event:

• Northam Fight Night at Northam Recreation Centre - Sat 4 June 2022 from 3:00pm 

For more information, contact BWA Matchmaker on 0411 144 791. 

Sportspics is pleased to be the official photographers once again at the 2022 Underage Australian Championships.

Professional ringside photos over 20years experience.

Want your digital photos from your fight emailed to you?

Send us an email to craig@sportspics.com.au for more info.

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