Broome boxer Baden Trunfio earns Aussie call-up for international showdown
Broome boxer Baden Trunfio is heading to Germany after earning a coveted spot on Australia's national team for the International Brandenburg Cup in July.
Representing Broome Boxing Club and now the nation, Trunfio will take on top youth boxers from around the world in a six-day tournament that promises fierce competition and global exposure.
Before the bell rings in Germany, the 17-year-old heavyweight will train at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, followed by a pre-competition camp in Frankfurt.
It's a rare opportunity to prepare alongside the country's best, under elite coaches in world-class facilities.
'This is a huge honour,' Trunfio said.
'I've put in the work, and now I get to represent both Broome and Australia. I couldn't be more excited.'
His call-up is the latest milestone in a career that has seen him rise through the national boxing ranks with speed and power.
In 2024 alone, he claimed gold at the Australian Club Championships, silver at the Golden Gloves, and was named the rising sports star of the year by the Shire of Broome.
His 2025 campaign has been equally impressive, kicking off with a TKO win in Adelaide and another victory over an elite open-class opponent in Fremantle.
These performances earned him selection for the WA Futures Squad, paving the way to national honours.
Broome Boxing Club celebrated the news with pride, calling the selection a 'remarkable opportunity', and praising Trunfio's humility, discipline, and relentless work ethic.
'We are incredibly proud of Baden's achievement and can't wait to see him compete on the world stage,' the club said in a statement.
With gloves on, Trunfio has Broome in his corner, including sponsors Broomecrete, Kelly Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, McKeno Blocks & Pavers, Parallel Electrical Service, Broome Builders, and Buckleys Earthmoving and Paving.
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