Friday, October 18, 2013

Aussie Team Interviews from the World Boxing Championships - Josh English

Name: Josh English

Age: 21

Hometown: Central Coast, NSW

Weight Division: 49kg

Why did you start boxing?
Got too small to play rugby league and always wanted to try boxing.

Describe your first fight. Who? When? Where?
Ryan Matthews, Entrance League Club, 2010. Got the win.

Who have been the major influences of your career to date?
Boo Cotterill. 

Who are your favorite boxers? Past & present. Why?
Brandon Rios – tough, never afraid and will fight anyone
Mike Tyson – ferocious.

But can’t go past Floyd Mayweather, the best ever.

Describe your toughest fight. What did you learn from it?
2012 Olympic Trials final. Gave everything and lost by one point. It all came down to me starting too slow and not staying composed enough.

Funniest Boxing story
Going to China and listening to Daniel Lewis try communicate with them by speaking plain English, when they speak nothing but Chinese.

What do you do to unwind outside of boxing?
Chill out and relax with mates, surf.

What advice would you give to anyone interested in starting boxing?
It will change your life if your willing to put your best efforts into it at all times.

Who are the boxers to watch in your division at the world championships?
The Cuban, and the young Chinese boxer who is the world youth champion.

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