One of the North-West’s brightest young female boxing prospects is being supported in her Olympic dream by Evolution.
Kiera Downie, 15, from Blackpool has her sights set on making the Great Britain team for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
Evolution is the latest company to back Kiera’s career by sponsoring her to help with equipment and travel costs.
Kiera, who trains at Kingscoat Boxing Gym, in Lytham Road, Blackpool and fights in the under 66 kilogram division has already won a host of titles in Britain and Europe, including the National Junior Development Championship, the Manchester Box Cup and the Swedish Box Cup, and has been named in the North West squad, having only had her first bout in March this year.
From South Shore, Blackpool, and a student at Lytham St Annes High School, Kiera’s latest fight saw her win the Women’s Winter Box Cup at Leigh beating Fleur Pearch of Athena Boxing in a unanimous decision in the Junior Class A under 66 kg category. Kiera is trained by her grandad Steve Davis.
Steve said: “Kiera wants to go to the Olympics in Los Angeles and is entering every competition she can to help her to get there.
“We can’t thank Evolution and Managing Director JJ Fitzgerald enough for supporting her with sponsorship. JJ has always backed our boxing and his support is greatly appreciated.
“Any funding Kiera receives goes towards new training equipment and travel costs and takes her a step closer to fulfilling her ambition.”
Our Managing Director JJ said: “At Evolution, whether it’s in work, or outside of work, we try to support initiatives which give young people a positive start in life in the communities where we operate.
“Kiera is one of the brightest young sporting talents in Blackpool and we are delighted to do our bit to try to help her achieve her goals.”
