Reid and Thomas have reached the European Boxing Championships final after Wednesday semi‑final wins. They will meet new opponents to decide the gold medalists.
Great Britain’s Chantelle Reid and Damar Thomas have secured places in the European Boxing Championships final after winning their semi‑final bouts on Wednesday.
Semi‑final results
In the women’s lightweight division, Reid defeated Germany’s Eva Schmidt 4‑1. In the men’s middleweight division, Thomas overwhelmed Italy’s Marco Ferrari with a 5‑0 scoreline.
- Chantelle Reid (GB) vs Eva Schmidt (GER) – 4‑1
- Damar Thomas (GB) vs Marco Ferrari (ITA) – 5‑0
Upcoming final
The two British boxers will meet their respective opponents in the final to contest the gold medals. The final is scheduled for Friday at the main arena of the European Championships and will be broadcast live across European sports channels.
Boxers’ background
Reid is a leading figure in women’s lightweight boxing, having won the European title in 2024 and consistently medalling at major international events. Thomas has rapidly risen in the men’s middleweight ranks, posting a string of decisive victories on the continental circuit.
The showdown is expected to attract strong viewership in the UK and across Europe, offering Britain a chance to cement its dominance in European boxing.
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