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Golden moment

Dudley teenage boxing star Jackson Collins was as proud as punch after he triumphed at the national final of the Royal Navy ABA Golden Gloves Championships.

Going for Gold: Jackson Collins is presented with Golden Glove title by Corporal Alex Urrutia. Going for Gold: Jackson Collins is presented with Golden Glove title by Corporal Alex Urrutia.

The 13-year-old, who trains at the Priory Park ABC, won his final bout to take the gold medal at the event held in Knottingley, West Yorkshire.

The delighted teenager said: "I've been training very hard for it and it was a bit of a tricky fight but I was so glad to have won."

Also in the finals was Priory Park ABC team-mate, Luke Parrock.

The Dudley youngster fought his way to second place at the national finals in the 44kg category.