Kaelan Joyce Explained

Kaelan Joyce
Weight:Light Heavyweight
Nationality:British
Birth Date:20 August
Birth Place:Gibraltar

Kaelan Joyce (born 20 August 1982), is an amateur boxer from the British Overseas Territory, Gibraltar.[1] He started his boxing career in January 2000 as a Middleweight and competed exclusively in Gibraltar at first, but then mostly abroad thereafter.

University days

Kaelan was awarded a place at Southampton Solent University (UK) in September 2002, where he went on to earn an honours degree in a Computer Networking related subject. Whilst at University he trained at the Golden Ring ABC[2] (Southampton, UK) where he gained valuable experience and subsequently went on to win gold[3] at the BUSA (British Universities Sports Association) Championships,[4] thus becoming champion of his respective weight class. He remains the only Gibraltarian to date to accomplish such a feat.

Boxing career and background

Joyce started off as a brawler with limited boxing skills but with time developed into a decent boxer. Known for his aggressive style and sturdy defence, he improved considerably under the watchful eye of Ernest Victory (Head coach – Gibraltar Amateur Boxing Association).

Kaelan has sparred with several big names including Tom "Kong" Watson and former World Boxing Foundation (WBFo) Super Featherweight Champion Carl Greaves.[5] He has also fought and beaten renowned British Martial Artist, Jason "Daddy Cool" Ball in an amateur boxing bout that took place on 3 July 2008 at the Victoria Stadium, Gibraltar.[6]

Currently competing in the light heavyweight division (having moved up a weight class) Joyce lost his last bout on points, which took place on 17 April 2010 at the Don Principe Pabellon (Spain). The Spanish media had Joyce winning.[7]

Let’s Dance 2009

Joyce appeared on Gibraltar's version of Dancing with the Stars called Let's Dance,[8] which was aired live on GBC Television for over six weeks.[9] He managed to get to the final[10] and finished in 3rd place.[11] This was partly due to the substantial number of public votes he received.[12] The show was a success and several thousand pounds were raised for the local charities.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: BOXING – 'STRAIGHT SIX' FOR GIB. BOXERS. Gaiviso. Gino. 18 May 2009. Gibraltar Chronicle. Gibraltar Chronicle. 29 January 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327061124/http://www.chronicle.gi/headlines_details.php?id=16114. 27 March 2012. dead.
  2. Web site: Statistics . Goldenringabc.co.uk . 2011-02-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111110113746/http://www.goldenringabc.co.uk/Honours.htm . 10 November 2011 . dead .
  3. Web site: Indoor Cricket: Shirazi bats for Institute cause (From Daily Echo) . Dailyecho.co.uk . 2011-02-25.
  4. Web site: British Universities and Colleges Sport Boxing . Bucs.org.uk . 2011-02-25.
  5. Web site: Carl Greaves – Boxer . Boxrec.com . 2011-02-25.
  6. Web site: Kaelan Joyce (Red) Vs Jason Ball (Blue) . YouTube . 2011-02-25.
  7. Web site: Club Boxeo Sevillano dice . Muy buena acogida a la última Velada de Boxeo en el Don Príncipe | La Linea Digital . Lalineadigital.es . 2011-02-25.
  8. Web site: Voting Lines Close « Stage One . Stageone.gi . 2011-02-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110721031950/http://www.stageone.gi/archive/2009/05/voting-lines-close/ . 21 July 2011 . dead .
  9. Web site: Contestant's Blog « Stage One . Stageone.gi . 2011-02-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110721031059/http://www.stageone.gi/archive/2009/04/contestants-blog/ . 21 July 2011 . dead .
  10. Web site: Louise Wins « Stage One . Stageone.gi . 2011-02-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110721031926/http://www.stageone.gi/archive/2009/05/louise-wins/ . 21 July 2011 . dead .
  11. Web site: SnapDragon's World Janey McK-J+ Add Contact . Let's Dance Finale; Kaelan Joyce, 3rd place. | Flickr – Photo Sharing! . Flickr . 2011-02-25.
  12. Web site: How You Voted (Week 1) « Stage One . Stageone.gi . 2011-02-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110721032300/http://www.stageone.gi/archive/2009/05/how-you-voted-week-1/ . 21 July 2011 . dead .
  13. Web site: £5,000 for Charity « Stage One . Stageone.gi . 2011-02-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110721032705/http://www.stageone.gi/news_and_events/news-news_and_events/2010/01/1206/ . 21 July 2011 . dead .

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