U19 World Boxing Championships FAQ: English boxers set to light up world stage
October 25, 2024 | by Chris Boyd
10 England Performance Youth boxers are on the ground in Colorado, USA ahead of the first bell at the inaugural U19 World Boxing Championships.
The squad share over 40 National Championships and 16 European medals between them and now the possibility of a coveted World Championship and the ability to call themselves the ‘best in the world’ awaits.
This FAQ article provides all the essential information you need to know ahead of a historic World Championships.
When do the 2024 U19 World Championships begin?
The draw takes place on Friday 25th October at 9.30 pm (UK), with the first bell set for 10 pm (UK) on Saturday 26th October. Action will take place in two rings across one session for the first five days, whilst the final two days will feature one session inside one ring beginning at 7 pm (UK).
Where are the 2024 U19 World Championships taking place?
Action will take place out of the Pueblo Convention Center, Pueblo, Colorado in Western United States. Colorado is world famous for the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains.
Colorado is situated within the Mountain Time (MT) Zone, which is -7 hours behind the UK. When the clocks go back one hour on Sunday 27th October at 2 am, the time difference will be -6 hours.
Who is set to compete at the 2024 U19 World Championships?
More than 180 boxers from 30 National Federations across five continents are set to feature, making this World Boxing’s first-ever global championships.
Both men and women will compete across the 10 weight categories listed below:
*Weights marked in bold feature England Performance boxers.
| U19 Male Weight Divisions | U19 Female Weight Divisions | ||||
| Flyweight | 110 lbs. | 50kg | Light Flyweight | 106 lbs. | 48kg |
| Bantamweight | 121 lbs. | 55kg | Flyweight | 112 lbs. | 51kg |
| Lightweight | 132 lbs. | 60kg | Bantamweight | 119 lbs. | 54kg |
| Welterweight | 143 lbs. | 65kg | Featherweight | 125 lbs. | 57kg |
| Light Middleweight | 154 lbs. | 70kg | Lightweight | 132 lbs. | 60kg |
| Middleweight | 165 lbs. | 75kg | Welterweight | 143 lbs. | 65kg |
| Light Heavyweight | 176 lbs. | 80kg | Light Middleweight | 154 lbs. | 70kg |
| Cruiserweight | 187 lbs. | 85kg | Middleweight | 165 lbs. | 75kg |
| Heavyweight | 198 lbs. | 90kg | Light Heavyweight | 176 lbs. | 80kg |
| Super Heavyweight | 198+ lbs. | 90+kg | Heavyweight | 176+lbs. | 80+kg |
National Federations that are set to take part include hosts USA Boxing who, along with India and Italy, have the largest contingents of boxers with 15 men and women.
Other nations taking part are: Algeria, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Tahiti, Thailand, Ukraine and Wales.
Who will compete for England Performance at the Championships?
Following a rigorous selection camp on the 30th and 31st August 2024 at Tamworth Boxing Club, 10 boxers were selected for the inaugural championships. The squad is as follows:
Female
| Weight | Name | Club | Region |
| U48kg | Ruby White | Sturminster Newton | Western Counties |
| U51kg | Alice Pumphrey | The Purge | Yorkshire |
| U54kg | Caitlyn Wise | Worcester City | Midlands |
| U57kg | Tiah-Mae Ayton | Weston Warriors | Western Counties |
| U60kg | Ella Lonsdale | Sunderland East End | Tyne, Tees & Wear |
| U70kg | Lilly Deacon | Platinum Boxing | Yorkshire |
Male
| Weight | Name | Club | Region |
| U50kg | John Tom Varey | Box Smart Elite | Midlands |
| U55kg | Joe Turner | Jennings Gym | North West |
| U70kg | John Joe Carrigan | Border City | North West |
| 90+kg | Leo Atang | Legions Gym | Yorkshire |
The boxers are joined in the Centennial State by Lead National Coach Amanda Coulson, National Coach Mick Maguire and coaches Phil Knight and Dave Johnstone. Tyrone Harold is the squad’s team manager.
Can I watch the Championships?
Yes, the 2024 U19 World Championships are available to stream through the World Boxing YouTube channel, which can be found here. Remember, a session beginning at 3 pm (Mountain Time) will start at 10 pm (UK). When the clocks go back one hour on Sunday 27th October at 2 am, the time difference will be -6 hours, meaning a 3 pm (MT) session will begin at 9 pm (UK).
Where can I keep up to date with England’s progress in the competition?
You can keep up with the team’s progress via the Event Hub, Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) or by searching #EnglandPerformance on social media.
