Meliden teenager, 18, becomes British boxing gold medallist
Alfie Lewis, 18, won gold in the YM60kg category at the GB Three Nations 2025 Youth & Senior Finals Day, held at Sports Wales National Centre in Cardiff on Sunday (June 1).
After three silver medals in as many years at the same competition, Alfie went one better this time, winning by unanimous decision to take home gold.
Alfie in action (Image: Dan Lewis) Alfie hopes to box at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games in the future, having now achieved a dream he has had for the last five years of winning a British title.
His dad, Dan, said: 'We're absolutely over the moon and couldn't be prouder. I just can't get over the fact he's finally done it and got gold, after three years of getting silver and just missing out.
'But this year, he finally got what he deserves, after showing determination year after year, proving that you don't start something and then not finish it, and to never give up on your dreams
'He boxed England's number one, Aaron Bryant, in the semi-finals, and then went on to the final to box Oscar Steele, and beat him, too.
Alfie on the podium after winning gold (Image: Dan Lewis) 'He won both fights in fantastic fashion; it was some of the best boxing I've seen. He made massive improvements on previous years.
'He goes senior next year, which means the headguards come off, so what a time to win the British title.
'We're absolutely beyond proud of him. He's a true inspiration, and a true ambassador for Welsh boxing.'
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