Did you box:
Yes, I boxed for Barking as a Junior and a Senior. I went into a few competitions but I was more of a club fighter... I'm definitely a better coach then I was a boxer.

When & why did you start coaching:
First course I did was in 1984. I had quite a long gap between boxing and coaching, about 12 years. Barking were short of coaches and I thought it was about time I got back into it.

Best aspect of being a coach:
When you see a boxer improve, and thats regardless of their level. I also really enjoy it when a lad you use to train a long time ago brings their kid down or even their grandkid. That makes you see how much they have matured since they first walked through your door.

Worst aspect of being a coach:
Probably losing boys. I don't really mind losing them to another club, at least then you know their still boxing. It's just when they completly stop for bad reasons that I don't like.

What kind of boxing do you teach:
I like a good variation altough I try to make sure my boxers are boxers and not brawlers.

Has Amatuer Boxing improved:
I think it has, the London ABA & ABAE have always helped us when we need info and the success of our elite boxers can only be good for the rest
of us. I still feel local councils need to do a lot more. Barking, for example, is a completly self supporting club and they give us no help, in fact quite often they price council properties out so we struggle to find venues for shows.

Number of years boxing:
11 Years

Titles won:
2 NACYP Titles
Junior ABA Title
2 Four Nation Titles
European Bronze - Junior

What boxer are you like:
I'm a counter puncher, I like them to do the work.

Why Did You Start Boxing:
I saw an advert in a local paper. I was kickboxing at the time and my coach said I was useless because I never kicked. I was a natural boxer.

Toughest Bout So Far:
A Kazak in the Junior World Champion- ships. He was as strong as an oxe. He had an answer to everything.

Best memory in boxing:
Being on the podium after winning the 4 Nations. I was 13 and they played the national anthem. My dad and his mates were there. I think my dad was more emotional then me.

Worst memory in boxing:
Losing to the Hungarian (who won gold) in the Junior European Semis. It was pretty one sided and I feel I could of done a lot more.

What do like about your club:
I've only been here for a short time (I joined in December 2007). I came here becuause of Dave Sadler. He coached me at the GB development squad and I think he's an excellent coach.

Ambitions in Boxing:
Skys the limit. 2012 London Olympics and onwards.

Number of years boxing:
I started boxing in 2001

Titles won:
None yet. I've entered the Golden Gloves and Golden Belts.

What boxer are you like:
Kevin Mitchell. Like him I can vary my style. I prefer to box but I can I mix my style/

Why Did You Start Boxing:
My dad was a big boxing fan, he introduced me to the legends and the classic bouts. I use to like watching Ali's fights

Toughest Bout So Far:
My first bout against a Newham boy, he'd already had a few and stopped me in the second round. He's my mate now, which is a bit weird.

Best memory in boxing:
Beating a lad Taylor Jordon (West Ham), he'd already beaten me twice. Our first bout was close but I was robbed in the second one. I beat him easy the third time round.

Worst memory in boxing:
Losing a fight which was my second bout in the same day. I felt fresh & it was really close which is why it was dissapointing.

What you most like about your club:
There are boys of different ages and standards at Barking. It's good to train with people of all levels and abilities.

Ambitions in Boxing:
I really want to win the Junior ABAs next season. I'm just focusing on that to be honest, I don't want to start thinking to far ahead.

Number of years boxing:
I started in 2004.

Titles won:
Nothing yet but I boxed in the NYCPs and Juniors this year.

What boxer are you like:
I'd say Calzaghe, I'm not saying I'm anywhere near as good as him, and I'm mybe not as aggressive as him. I like to counter.

Why Did You Start Boxing:
My neighbour boxed for Barking and I went along with him. I enjoyed it because it was so different and the level of training is second to none.

Toughest Bout So Far:
I don't think I could say one bout in paticular.

Best memory in boxing:
Beat a Tottenham & Enfield lad at the beginning of season. Everyone was banging on about how good he was but I beat him convincingly.

Worst memory in boxing:
Losing to a Dagenham boy three times in a row. First two were close then we met in Juniors. I think he deserved all three win, although some say he didn’t. I’ll beat him next season though.

What you most like about your club:
Tight community atmosphere and there are four trainers between a dozen boxers so we get 1-1 training.

Ambitions in Boxing:
Beat the Dagenham boy and win the ABAs (after Gosling goes pro)