Sheffield boxers crowned Four Nations champions
There was double joy for Sheffield at the Four Nations Championships in Glasgow
Sheffield duo Emmanuel Kargbo and Emily Asquith both struck gold for England at the Four Nations Championships in Glasgow, a memorable double success for the city's amateur boxing scene.
Kargbo, 18, claimed the men's 90kg title, defeating the best fighters from Wales, Ireland and Scotland to be crowned Four Nations champion.
The De Hood Boxing Gym boxer, who trains under Reagan Denton, continued his impressive rise with a series of victories that underlined his growing reputation on the national and international stage.
Denton said: "Emman became the 4 Nations champion by beating the best and at end of the month he's off to France to fight the number one over there.
"He is phenomenal - the next big thing."
Kargbo is already looking ahead to fresh challenges after adding another major title to his collection.
He said he was on to "better and bigger" things.
Asquith, meanwhile, made the most of a long-awaited opportunity to compete in the Four Nations, taking gold with a unanimous decision victory in the women's 80kg competition.
The Sheffield City Boxing Club star, one of Britain's most accomplished amateurs, was appearing in the tournament for the first time after previously being denied the chance through a lack of opposition in her weight category.
Coach Brendan Warburton posted: "Congratulations to Emily on becoming 4 Nation's champion in Glasgow.
"It's the first time she's competed in the 4 Nations as there's never been an opponent for her before.
"She took her chance and didn't disappoint, a unanimous decision and another box ticked."
For Asquith, 23, the triumph carried special significance after a decade-long wait for the opportunity.
She said it had: "Taken me a while to get this one under my belt, after winning my first nationals ten years ago, it's taken a decade to get the opportunity to box in GB Championships.
"Happy with my performance, always good to come back with a gold."
The double success provided further evidence of the strength of Sheffield boxing, with Kargbo enhancing his status as one of England's most exciting heavyweight prospects while Asquith added another major title to an already distinguished amateur career.