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ANTHONY Crolla wearing his new england blazer presented to him by Alwyn Belcher.
Crolla is kitted out for England
21/ 7/2005
FOX boxing star Anthony Crolla confirmed his potential in an international tournament and has been nominated by his coach at the Hopwood Hall Academy for a prestigious scholarship scheme.
Boxing in the Chemnitz Box Cup in Germany the 18-year-old from Moston won all of his three fights.
In his first bout he beat Finland's Jury Nakalli by the comfortable margin of 27-9.
His second fight was much closer, but he overcame tough Russian Alexis Leyschin 25-19. It was the Russian team's only loss in the competition.
This victory took him into the final against home favourite Marco Lebeda. Crolla turned on the style to take the title and the award for the best technical boxer in the event.
The Academy's chief coach Jimmy Barker believes Crolla has real potential and said: "This was an excellent performance by Anthony.
"I have nominated him for a TASS Athlete Scholarship Scheme which means he would train alongside the England lads if he is accepted.
"We have entered him for the Senior ABA Championships again this year and expect him to do well."
Crolla was presented with his England jacket by world-class performance coach Alwyn Belcher.
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