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The kids are all right

WHEN both boxers enter the ring wearing Wales vests, it suggests a decent scrap is on the cards. And the Youth light-welter final between Kegan Jones and Kai Powell lived up to all expectations – and then some!

Powell, from Pontypool, a GB junior gold medallist last year, had beaten Dyffryn southpaw Jones in the 2019 Schools final. It was quite a wait, but finally the North Walian claimed revenge.

In a technically excellent match, Jones had to withstand

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