Morecambe boxer crowned National Development Champ after devastating knockout wins

A Morecambe boxer has knocked out two opponents in the first round to become National Development Champion.

Dinnie Kelly scored two devastatingly quick wins in his semi-final and final to take the under 71kg senior title in Kettering.

The semi final only lasted 19 seconds before a right hand knocked Dinnie's opponent out. 

The final was even quicker, lasting 13 seconds before Kelly landed a huge right hand to send his opponent to the canvas.

Dinnie's brother Owney also won bronze in the under 57kg category at the England Boxing National Development Championships.

The Kelly brothers (below) both train at the Morecambe and District (MAD) Boxing Academy on Westgate in Morecambe.

Last month they both became North West Development Champions.

A post on the MAD Boxing Facebook page said: "Owney Kelly getting bronze at the National development championships and showing just how much he has matured and improved as a boxer. He can hold his head high because we are very proud of his achievements.

"Dinnie Kelly won the gold and is now National Development Champion, boxing the semi final on Saturday and the final on Sunday. He put his name on everybody's lips with two devastating 1st round KOs against very tough and unbeaten boxers.

"The semi final only lasted 19 seconds before a right hand knocked his opponent out. And the final lasted all of 13 seconds before the right hand landed and knocked his second victim out of the weekend

"Boxing Weekly interviewed Dinnie after the final and were excited about where Dinnie will progress with his career.

"Our gym is not the biggest, but we are becoming a force to be reckoned with."