Barnsley Chronicle

Three Hughes brothers reach finals

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THREE brothers from Darfield reached finals at the amateur Manchester Box Cup Championsh­ip this week.

Sonnyboy Hughes won the under 52kg final with a unanimous decision.

Jonson Hughes reached the 44kg final but his opponent withdrew.

Marshall Hughes lost his final in the 66kg category but collected a silver medal.

Their father Jason Hughes said: “It was a really good weekend for all of them. Sonnyboy boxed unbelievab­ly and is the champion.

“Marshall boxed well all weekend and lost on a split decision in the final which could have gone either way.

“Jonson’s opponent didn’t want to box an hour before the final.

“They are ready for the national championsh­ips in September.”

The brothers, who train at Kings ABC in Sheffield, are also successful cross country runners – winning regional titles and competing at the English Schools Championsh­ip.

 ?? ?? Champion: Sonnyboy Hughes.
Champion: Sonnyboy Hughes.

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