Chantelle Reid, Damar Thomas and Abdul Burton have reached the semi‑finals in Sofia, guaranteeing Great Britain at least three medals. The event runs until 30 September.
At the European Boxing Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, Great Britain secured at least three medals as Chantelle Reid, Damar Thomas and Abdul Burton all advanced to the semi‑finals.
British performance details
Reid (57 kg) defeated her Ukrainian opponent 5‑0, Thomas (69 kg) edged the German boxer 4‑1, and Burton (91 kg) won a close 3‑2 decision over a Bulgarian rival.
- Chantelle Reid – semi‑finalist, 57 kg.
- Damar Thomas – semi‑finalist, 69 kg.
- Abdul Burton – semi‑finalist, 91 kg.
These results guarantee the British Boxing Federation at least three medals and place the team at the top of the projected medal table.
Coach comments and future hopes
Head coach John Smith said: “Having three boxers in the semi‑finals reflects the hard work put into talent development. We aim for a strong finish that could add gold medals to our tally.”
He added that the championships serve as a key benchmark ahead of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers, where Britain hopes to secure spots in every weight class.
What comes next
The finals are scheduled for 30 September, when the three Britons will face their opponents for gold or silver medals.
Britain has been improving its European record since 2018, and these performances are seen as a positive sign for the upcoming Olympic cycle.
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