Chatham’s rising boxing star Jaylen Howell has claimed GB Three Nations gold.

Howell won competing in the 54kg (bantamweight) division at the amateur boxing championship in Cardiff and brought home the gold medal with a decisive win over Welsh champion Reon Wright.

He’s now the no.1 youth male in Britain for his weight.

Eighteen-year-old Howell took to social media after his win and wrote: “What a weekend! Honoured and incredibly proud to represent my country and bring home the gold.

“A huge thank you to England Boxing for the opportunity and immense gratitude to my club Ropes & Glory junior boxing for preparing me to conquer the Great Britain Three Nations Championship, and to all my coaches and my family your unwavering support and dedication have been the backbone of my journey. This victory is ours!”

He was fighting at the Sport Wales National Centre and the victory caps a remarkable season where Howell also won gold at the England Boxing National Youth Championships in February, a win that earned him a coveted spot on the England boxing team.

Howell’s path to gold included a semi-final victory over Kayden Wallace (7-3-0) at the end of May, followed by a masterful performance against Wright (2-1-0) in the final.

He’s now extended his amateur record to eight wins from 10 bouts, including back-to-back national titles earlier this year.

Howell defeated Mason Wainwright (JC’s Gym) at the England Boxing National Youth Championships in Rotherham, adding to his 2024 national final win.

His consistency places him among Britain’s elite youth prospects.

Howell trains under Daniel Woledge Snr at Chatham’s renowned Ropes & Glory boxing gym.

Woledge helped guide heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma during his amateur days - including Itauma’s gold medals at the Youth Olympics and World Championships - along with Karol Itauma, another decorated amateur turned professional.