Last Friday night, Ashton once again stepped through the ropes, representing Wellingborough Amateur Boxing Club with pride. In just his second bout, he travelled down to Dagenham, showing the kind of dedication and mindset that makes a real boxer — willing to go wherever the sport takes him in search of experience, growth, and challenge.

The contest itself was a tight, back-and-forth battle that ended in a split decision, with the home boxer just edging the result. But anyone who watched it knows — the scorecards don’t always tell the story. Ashton boxed with composure, fought with heart, and demonstrated how much progress he’s made since his debut.

These early bouts are all about learning, testing yourself, and embracing what it means to be part of the sport. Every time Ashton competes, he grows sharper, stronger, and mentally tougher. The experience gained on nights like this is what shapes champions in the long run.

Travelling hours on a Friday night just to step into the ring shows exactly what we’re building at Wellingborough ABC — a team of boxers who live by values of discipline, resilience, and respect. Ashton did the club proud and showed the kind of commitment that inspires others coming through our doors.

Keep your head up, Ashton — the result may not have gone our way this time, but the performance and attitude were everything we could ask for. The journey continues, and this is only the beginning. 👊