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UK Armed Forces Boxing Association development champs finals

18 Sep 2026

United Kingdom Armed Forces Boxing Association Development Championships Finals Night showcases Armed Forces talent at RAF Brize Norton

The UK Armed Forces Boxing Association Development Championships Finals Night took place at RAF Brize Norton, bringing together some of the most promising boxing talent from across the Armed Forces.

An RAF amateur boxer stands in an allotted ring corner, talking with a coach who is outside the ring.

The event provided a platform for Service personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force to compete in front of supporters, coaches and fellow athletes, demonstrating the skill, determination and resilience that underpin both military service and amateur boxing.

An action shot from a low angle looking up into a boxing ring, where a RAF boxer, in a light blue kit and blue gloves, trades punches with a boxer in a British Army, in black kit and red gloves. A referee in a white shirt watches the exchange closely.

With championship titles on the line, competitors showcased the high standard of boxing being developed across Defence, with closely contested bouts highlighting the commitment and dedication required to reach finals level competition.

On the left, an Army boxer wearing black is in motion. On the right, a Royal Navy boxer wearing white with a red waistband stands with boxing gloves raised defensively. The match takes place in a ring with red, white, and blue ropes, surrounded by a seated audience and event staff in the background under indoor arena lighting.

The UKAFBA Development Championships play a vital role in identifying and nurturing emerging talent, providing opportunities for Service personnel to gain competitive experience, build confidence and progress through the military boxing pathway.

A British Army boxer listens closely to the coach in the corner of a boxing ring.

Chairman of the RAF Boxing Association, Air Commodore Paul Hamilton said:

"The Development Championships Finals Night was an opportunity to showcase some of the most promising boxing talent from across the Armed Forces. The dedication shown by all competitors throughout their training and preparation reflects the values of courage, discipline and teamwork that are common to both military service and boxing."

Air Commodore Paul Hamilton
Chairman, RAF Boxing Association

Military sport continues to contribute to operational effectiveness by developing leadership, resilience, physical fitness and teamwork, while strengthening relationships across Defence.

The successful staging of the finals night at RAF Brize Norton further demonstrated the Station's commitment to supporting military sport and providing opportunities for Service personnel to excel both professionally and athletically.

A British Army boxer focuses on his RAF opponent during a match inside a boxing ring.

Congratulations to all those who stepped into the ring and represented their units with pride, and especially to this year's champions whose hard work, dedication and skill earned them Development Championship titles:

  • Bout 1 – LCpl Tom McCallion – 1 Regt RLC
  • Bout 2 – AS1 Jack Bushell – TMW
  • Bout 3 – AS1(T) Alex Masterman – RAF Coningsby
  • Bout 4 – KGn Taylor Day – 1 Lancs
  • Bout 5 – LCpl Ryan Wainwright – 1 Lancs
  • Bout 6 – AS1 Nicolas Smith – RAF Marham
  • Bout 7 – AS1 Alex Cross – RAF Odiham
  • Bout 8 – Pte Eric Justin – 17 Port and Maritime Regiment

 

 

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