On April 16, a dozen fights were held between the two military boxing associations at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. But the young Britons came out on top on the night, cruising to victory in all but one fight.
Lee Drinkwater of the Royal Marines Boxing Association took to social media to celebrate the team’s victorious night in the ring. He hailed a “strong result for the Royals… but, as ever, the scoreboard only tells part of the story”. “What sat behind it was weeks and months of disciplined preparation, quiet graft, and a commitment to standards. “Every bout demanded composure, skill, and determination – nothing given, everything earned.”
The Marines have fought in America before, and regularly compete against their direct counterparts in the US Marine Corps for the Zeebrugge Trophy And this year, the crack team of Commandos had travelled Stateside a few weeks ago to train for the crunch match against the US Naval Academy, backed by the Royal Marines Charity.
Mr Drinkwater also praised the team’s American opponents, as he hailed the hosts for putting on a “first-class event”. He said the Naval Academy side proved to be “outstanding opposition” in a “superb environment” – and a reminder of the “shared professionalism and fighting spirit that exists across our services”.
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