Will Hewitt’s Remarkable Upset at the World Boxing Championships
In a remarkable upset at the World Boxing Championships taking place in Liverpool, Will Hewitt, a 23-year-old amateur boxer hailing from Greater Manchester, advanced to the quarter-finals of the lightweight category after defeating Olympic silver medallist Munarbek Seiitbek Uulu. The match, which was a nail-biter, ended with Hewitt triumphing on points, much to the delight of his supporters.
“I’m absolutely thrilled, it feels amazing to win in front of family and friends,”
expressed an elated Hewitt, who competed in red during the bout. His progression in the tournament is especially notable as he was only a last-minute inclusion on the England team due to the withdrawal of fellow competitor Jack Dryden, who was sidelined by a hand injury.
Seiitbek Uulu, a boxer from Kyrgyzstan, previously claimed a silver medal in the 57kg weight class at the Paris 2024 Olympics, making this victory by Hewitt even more significant. With this win, Hewitt has now set his sights on further advancing in the prestigious event.
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In related news, Walsh has exited the tournament in Liverpool, while Wilkinson celebrated a significant victory over Crolla, marking a thrilling period in the boxing world.
