West Bay boxer Kendall Ebanks is taking part in the Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in the US this weekend.

Kendall, who last year represented the country in the World Amateur Boxing Games in Azerbaijan, will enter the ring in Florida.

He is hoping a good performance – on the back of a silver at the Caribbean Games before Christmas – will boost his chances of fighting at the Olympics.

Golden Gloves of America currently has thirty franchises spanning from New England States to Hawaii and represents every section of the country.

A spokesman for Golden Gloves said: “More than 22,000 male and female athletes between the ages of 8 and 35 participated in amateur boxing programs in the United States last year.

“Many of these young people will be the future champions and community leaders of tomorrow.

“Many Golden Glovers have parlayed their success in the ring into successful ventures in all areas of life. From Doctors to lawyers, Politicians to Preachers, Music Industry Executives to the Silver Screen, Ambassadors to Wall Street Wizards, their impact has truly been felt by society worldwide.

“Most never forget their career in the ring and are quick to relate a story or two about the time they stepped through the ropes and either out-boxed, out-punched, or outwitted their opponent “