Boxing: Gold for Phair in Sweden

Manx fighter also wins best senior boxer award

Isle of Man boxer TJ Phair has taken gold whilst competing in Sweden.

The Manxman was one of ten boxers selected to represent the Northwest Region Male Boxing squad which took part in the Sala Bank Box Open.

Along with his medal success, Phair also won the Best Senior Boxer prize for the tournament.

The north west team - headed by lead coaches Adam Smith and Chris Keeler - went on to take eight golds, one silver and one bronze medal during the event.

The squad also won the best team award whilst another of their competitors, Tyree Holden, was crowned best youth boxer.

Karl Whalley also received the best official prize.