Peel powers into the last eight: Wigan boxer one step closer to national glory
Joe “The Real Deal” Peel has booked his place in the quarter-finals of the England Boxing National Senior Championships at 63.5kg after a unanimous points victory over a solid opponent in Banbury on Saturday.
The boxer from Wigan was in commanding form throughout, with all three judges agreeing on the outcome to send Peel into the last eight in the country.
It is another milestone moment in a career that continues to gather serious momentum at senior level.
Standing between Peel and a place in the semi-finals is last year’s National finalist, Harvey Orris, with the quarter-final set to take place in Rotherham.
Three fights remain for Peel to claim the most prestigious title in English amateur boxing.
Alex Matvienko, head coach and founder of Elite Boxing Gym in Halliwell, said: “Joe boxed a very good opponent from a well-respected gym but showed his class winning a unanimous decision."
Peel, 19, is a four-time North West champion, national youth champion and England representative who claimed silver in the four nations tournament.
Having already claimed the North West Senior title at 62.5kg earlier this season, he is now targeting the ultimate prize at senior level.
With a place in the final firmly in his sights, the north west boxing community will be watching closely as one of the most exciting prospects in British amateur boxing steps into the quarter-final spotlight.