VIDEO: Sinclair recalls gold success at Commonwealths

Boxer Neil Sinclair recalls his memories of winning gold at the Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada 20 years ago.
By John Gillespie
Published 24th Jul 2014, 13:15 BST
Neil Sinclair pictured at Monkstown Boxing Club with his Commonwealth gold medal from 20 years ago. Photo: PresseyeNeil Sinclair pictured at Monkstown Boxing Club with his Commonwealth gold medal from 20 years ago. Photo: Presseye
Neil Sinclair pictured at Monkstown Boxing Club with his Commonwealth gold medal from 20 years ago. Photo: Presseye

The New Mossley fighter defeated Nigerian, Albert Eromosele in the final.

His victory was a stepping stone to a professional career in which he went on to become British welterweight champion and hold the Lonsdale belt outright.

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