AFTER eight years, boxing is set to return to Hamilton with an event scheduled at the Hamilton Showgrounds on May 5.

HAMILTON’S Katie Riddle will step in the ring as a professional boxer for the first time on Saturday night when she takes on current Australian champion, Jemma Peart, on the Gold Coast.

MOCKA’S Boxing Club continues to have an impact, with local boxer, Donald ‘Duck’ Jones set to lead Team Victoria to Fiji this weekend.

PALACE Martial Arts continues to punch above its weight, with four members returning from the Australian Taekwondo National Championships in Perth with medals last weekend.

PALACE Martial Arts continue to reach new heights, with two local members returning from overseas with medals.

JAYDEN Riddle will be hunting for his first title when he gets into the ring tonight.

KATIE Riddle had an extra bit of weight in her baggage back from Perth on Sunday after winning a gold medal at the Australian Elite Boxing Championships in Perth.

A TRIO of local boxers are in Perth for the Australian Elite Boxing Championships, which got underway earlier this week.

TWO local boxers are guaranteed a spot at the nationals after strong performances at the Boxing Victoria Elite Victorian Titles last weekend.

A NEW passion amongst local children has risen, and it’s gotten them fired up.