Leicester teenager Paige Murney was in tears after striking gold at the Haringey Box Cup.Murney sobbed and dedicated her victory at Alexandra Palace to former training partner Athena Orchard.Twelve-year-old Athena, younger sister of National Schools champion Clayton, died last month after losing her battle with cancer – and Murney was left distraught by her loss."I had to have a strong mindset and just focus on my boxing," said the 19-year-old from Leicester Unity ABC. "But...
Reported by Leicester Mercury 10 hours ago.
Leicester teenager Paige Murney was in tears after striking gold at the Haringey Box Cup.Murney sobbed and dedicated her victory at Alexandra Palace to former training partner Athena Orchard.Twelve-year-old Athena, younger sister of National Schools champion Clayton, died last month after losing her battle with cancer – and Murney was left distraught by her loss."I had to have a strong mindset and just focus on my boxing," said the 19-year-old from Leicester Unity ABC. "But...
Reported by Leicester Mercury 10 hours ago.