WALCOT fighter Mikey McDonagh will represent the Western Counties Schoolboys in a special match against the North West region near Bristol on Sunday afternoon.

Both regions have picked a select team of ten boxers for the event, which will be held at Cleve Rugby Club, Mangotsfield.

Thirteen-year-old McDonagh encounters Manchester’s Joe McGuiness over three one-and-a-half minute rounds at 38kgs.

“This will be my first contest of the season and I am really looking forward to it,” said McDonagh.

“I have been training hard since September and I feel ready to do well.”

Walcot coach Dave Veysey added: “Mikey is the latest boxer from the star-studded McDonagh family.

“His older brothers Tommy, Patrick, Jimmy and Johnny have all won titles and done our club proud, and I am sure Mikey will soon follow in their footsteps.

“So far he has won four out of six contests, and has only lost narrowly on both occasions to top-ranked boxers.

“He is a great lad in the gym, and all of Walcot ABC wish him well in this important contest.”

The boxing starts at 2pm and spectators can pay at the door.