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Talented Lions trio are hoping to Box clever

Kev Dillon has high hopes for three Lions Boxing Club stars as they prepare to punch for gold.

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Lewis Mason, Harry Bevan and Paige Ford are heading to Bristol this weekend for the Box Cup.

Head coach Dillon says success in the two-day event would mark impressive progress for the youngsters and be a confidence-booster for the remainder of the season.

Stourbridge’s Mason, 12, is fighting at -40kg, Bevan, 13, from Kingswinford, will compete at -46kg while Brierley Hill’s Ford, 13, fights at -53kg.

Dillon said: “I’m hoping all three come back with gold. I really do think they can do it. It’s a smaller tournament and they’re all going into it off winning records.”

“Will, Lewis and Harry are going to Ireland for the Monkstown Cup in July and going