Friday night will see a female footballer from Kilgetty AFC step into the ring at Tenby Leisure Centre for her first amateur boxing match.

Tenby Sharks Amateur Boxing Club is gearing up for another round of bouts on Friday (June 2) - making a little bit of history along the way, with three ‘Sharkettes’ representing the Club at a show for the first time.

One of those will be Kilgetty AFC Women's player Linsey Stowell who joined up with the Sharks back at the start of the year

“I started boxing some time ago, training with S7 Fitness in Haverfordwest and, while I still train there, I started training with Tenby Sharks Head coach Mark Davies in February,” said Linsey who plays as a defender for her football team.

After months of intense training, following a strict fitness regime, now Linsey is ready to pull no punches as the first female Sharkette boxer.

“I’m really excited for my first fight and feel privileged to be the first lady to represent the Club. I hope I do Mark and the Club proud,” continued Linsey who won't be on her own, as she will have the full backing of team mates from Kilgetty AFC Women’s team behind her, who will be ringside to support her, loud and proud

“We can't wait to get ringside and cheer Linsey on. We are so proud of her, she’s working really hard in training and she'll definitely put up a fight, and we'll all be behind her!” said a spokesperson from Kilgetty AFC Women.

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Linsey training (Pic supplied)

Linsey will also be joined on the night by two younger female boxers - Bethany and Calli, representing the Club at the show, which takes place on Friday, June 2 at Tenby Leisure Centre.

February 11 saw boxing bouts beside the seaside return, as the Tenby Sharks put on a show to remember at the venue on Marsh Road, in what was only the second show of boxing since the Club’s inception, and the first show held in Tenby for several years.

The Sharks (now based at their gym at Carew Airfield) set about showcasing all the hard work that's gone on since it opened its doors in 2017 - and are now looking forward to the next show this Friday.

“It's going to be the first time stepping through the ropes for many of those competing at this show, and it’s been great to see so many turning up and getting involved in our sessions these days,” said Sharks head coach Mark Davies.

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A selfie this season with her Kilgetty AFC teammates. (Pic supplied)

“The youth of today are constantly getting flack. If its not for being sat in front of a screen of some kind, then it's for running around the streets causing mischief - so to have 20 to 30 kids come through our sessions using their time to improve their health and fitness, building bonds whilst learning respect an discipline is what it's all about.

“Also, I really want to highlight the fact we will have three females boxing for us on this show - the first time we've had any of the girls out for our Club, something we are super proud of,” he continued.

“With 12 Tenby Sharks looking to compete, potentially three of whom are Sharkettes representing the Club’s female members, we are looking forward to showcasing all the hard work we put in week in week out,” explained Mark.

“Please, don't forget to get down and support us, as without any support the amateur boxing scene will die out, and then where will that leave the pro game.”

More information and tickets can be found at: https://www.tenbysharksabc.co.uk/event-details-registration/june2023