Amalgamated branch out

Thursday 14th October 2010, 2:29PM BST.

Guernsey squad members, left to right, Fiona Power, Amanda Wickenden, Marco Silvestri, Oliver Bourgaize, Carrie O’Reagan, Tom Maunder, Tom Duff, Daniel Kirk, Gage Demore and Graham Guilbert. (Picture by Adrian Miller, 1038071)

GUERNSEY’S top boxers will gain their first European experience as they travel to Poland this weekend.

The 10-strong contingent, which includes a mix of senior, junior and female boxers, will travel to Poznan alongside six boxers from Manchester, who will form the team for the match due to be held in front of more than 2,000 spectators.

A large number of the team boxed in front of a similar-sized crowd in this year’s Open Air Boxing Show at the Track, but the Polish bouts will be held indoor and are likely to generate even more atmosphere.

Amalgamated Boxing Club coach Graham Guilbert explained that the event is something that has been talked about for quite some time.