Did you box:
Yes, ulicesnsed.

Why did you start coaching:
I was given the oppurtunity to coach at Danson Youth when I was watching my son box at a Marvals Lane show. It was an offer I couldn't turn down.

Worst aspect of being a coach:
Not spending as much time as I would like with my wife and kids (although my son does box for the club) Boxing is a sport which you have to give alot of time for. Its pretty much all or nothing as a head coach

Best aspect of being a coach:
Watching the boxer achive, regsrdless of what level it is.

What makes your club/boxers stand out from other clubs:
The club is still at its early stages - its raw and the facilities aren't exactly the best in the country but I think thats irrelevant when you look at what we are like as a team,

What kind of boxing do you teach:
We dont have a specific stlye, it completly depends from person to person.

Has Amatuer Boxing improved:
I think its improved massively, the evidence is all there. Look at the Olympics, England had 1 boxer at Athens 2004 and now we have 8 going to Bejing 2008, if thats not an improvement I don't know what is. The sport is alot safer then it used to be. The boxers are taken care of.

Number of years boxing:
6 Years

Titles won::
Narional Golden Belt Final
National Golen Gloves Final
Three times South East Champion
Rated No 2 Age & Weight Group

What boxer are you like:
Muhammad Ali because he never gives up in or out of the ring... and he's the best.

Why Did You Start Boxing:
My brother got me into boxing and I havent looked back

Toughest Bout So Far:
My third bout which was against a three time narional champ. That was a real test of heart and will.

Best memory in boxing :
Its got to be getting to the finals of both the Golden Gloves and Golden Belts.

Worst memory in boxing :
First loss (Ashley has a 13/4 record)
I didnt want to let my record down. But I worked hard to make sure I wouldn't lose so easily next time.

What is it you most like about your club:
The coach's are brilliant, I also really enjoy our training sessions.

Ambitions in Boxing:
To reach the top. To be number one. You have to be ambitious.

Number of years boxing:
10 Years

Titles won::
None yet... But I'm working on it.

What boxer are you like:
Larry Holmes, even though he was a heavyweight he threw fast puches that hurt and his technique was second to none.

Why Did You Start Boxing:
Boxing runs in my family. My uncle boxed and my dad is head coach.

Toughest Bout So Far:
Ahmed Patterson at the London Hiloton. He was very fast and strong. I won the first round but he soon woke up and gave me a bit of a beating.

Best memory in boxing :
My first win, which wasn't so long ago. It was a tough bout and he kept laying into me but I was able to work him out and got the win.

Worst memory in boxing :
It's the frurstration of trying to do something I know I can do but constantly getting it wrong. Although I always end up laughing at my frustrations.

What is it you most like about your club:
The fact that everyone is really friendly apart from when we spar. Thats how it should be.

Ambitions in Boxing:
Getting a winning streak, some recognition and an England Vest

Number of years boxing:
5 Years

Titles won::
South East London Gloves.

What boxer are you like:
Chris Eubank because he liked a scrap and had a very good punch resisitance

Why Did You Start Boxing:
Don't really know why I started. I just always liked the sport.

Toughest Bout So Far:
There are too many, I couldn't pick out one bout in paticular. Thats the thing about Amateur Boxing - there is no such thing as an easy bout. But thats what makes it a great sport

Best memory in boxing :
Being the underdog and winning is a special feeling.

Worst memory in boxing :
Losing.

What is it you most like about your club:
I really like the coaches and there are alot of boys to spar with here.

Ambitions in Boxing:
To beat some opponents that I have already lost to. And I would like to do well in one of the major championshops

Number of years boxing:
5 Years

Titles won::
None yet.

What boxer are you like:
Ricky Hatton becuase I love his style and I like to think I can pull off the same shots as him.

Why Did You Start Boxing:
I have always loved the sport but it was my brother who got me into training.

Toughest Bout So Far:
My first bout was very hard.

Best memory in boxing :
Stopping a lad in the second round of my second fight.

Worst memory in boxing :
Losing my first bout was pretty hard to deal with. It takes strength to come back from a defeat, especially when its your first bout.

What is it you most like about your club:
The training is top quality at Cray Valley, but its the atmposphere and people that make the club.

Ambitions in Boxing:
To be one of the best and always train hard.