BOXING – BAHRAIN’S talented young boxers Jayden Price and Mohammed Sameer Moamen came away with multiple accolades at the King of the Ring international boxing tournament, held in Boras, Sweden.
Price was crowned champion of the men’s under-17 A 57kg category while also coming away with a number of prestigious honours, while Moamen bagged a silver medal in the men’s under-19 A 56kg division as well as a bronze medal in the men’s under-19 55kg. This was confirmed by the Bahrain Boxing Federation.
Price secured his gold medal in his division after claiming a unanimous decision victory against Briton David McDonald of Bronx Boxing Club in their final bout. Earlier in the competition, Price also claimed unanimous decision wins against Swede Alan May of Gottsunda Boxningsklubb in the semi-finals, and Dane Younes Boufarza of Bokseklubben Kvik Ballerup in the quarters.
Aside from his title, Price was also awarded with a number of other individual accolades following his brilliant performance in the King of the Ring.
Price was named Best Junior, People’s Champion, and Best Technical Boxer, while also taking an award for Best Showmanship and coming away with the Prince of the Ring Belt.
The BBF said that the achievements of Price and Moamen reflect the continued development of Bahraini boxing and the dedication of the national team in representing the kingdom at international competitions.
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