PM Gordon Brown met with members of the British Olympic boxing team in London 19th March 2008.

Top athletes, trainers and Barry McGuigan the former world champion met with the PM in his House of Commons office. Mr McGuigan said.

"Amateur boxing in this country has gone through a huge turnaround…all the money spent on boxing has really come to fruition as it has never been in a better state. We're here to say thank you and to celebrate that investment and the achievements of these young men."

The 2008 Olympics in Beijing is due to commence 8th August and run untill the 24 August 2008. Click here to visit the official Beijing 2008 Olmplic Boxing site >

Junior ABA - Royal Navy Championships.

Seven England boxers came to this tournament; seven were competing today to get into the semi finals, where a win books their place in the Beijing Olympics. Five box on Friday for Olympic births, the two lads who lost were and are desperately unlucky. The team are making a really big name for themselves and their country with their standout performances, they have much to be proud of.

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