After becoming the Tyne Tees & Wear Champion and passing the pre-quarter final and quarter final, Daniella Jackson, aged 11, from Aycliffe Amateur Boxing Club has reached the England Boxing National Schools Championship Finals.

Daniella started boxing 2 years ago and has gone from strength to strength, she has boxed in Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and even Scunthorpe on Mother’s Day. Daniella now has to travel to Crawley in Sussex to box on the 18th and 19th May.

Aycliffe Boxing Club are very proud of her achievements and wish her the best of luck in the finals.

Anyone that would like to emulate her achievements is welcome to attend training sessions, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at Acorn House on Aycliffe Business Park (DL5 6HP).

Ladies boxing is held on Wednesday from 6pm and an over 55s Fitness class is at 11am on Tuesdays. With female instructors. Please ring for more details 01325 313855