Annie can make club history as Whitehawk duo face big tests - Iqraa news

Annie Panayi and Charlie Dykes face a big weekend <i>(Image: Whitehawk BC)</i>

Annie Panayi and Charlie Dykes face a big weekend (Image: Whitehawk BC)

Whitehawk Boxing Club are hoping to see Annie Panayi make club history.

The 16-year-old lightweight could become the club’s first female ABA champion.

Annie fights in the national semi-finals in Wigan on Saturday – hoping to reach the following day’s final.

She has so far had five bouts, winning three - two by stoppage.

Whitehawk, run by Luke Hewett, Gary Emins and Terry King, also have heavyweight Charlie Dykes, Harvey’s younger brother, in the Southern Counties final in Kent.

Hewett said: “If Charlie wins, which I expect him to, he will be favourite to win the national competition.

“Both boxers have worked hard for these opportunities and will go a long way.

“If Charlie does well this season he is looking to follow his brother into the pro ranks.

“If Annie wins, which we expect her to as well, she could be called into the England squad.”

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