THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD Joe Shelton’s kickboxing career continues to go from strength to strength.
The Tilbury teenager has won two major titles in the past eight weeks.
First up, Joe won the WKA English Open Championship in the 60kg class before keeping in shape over Christmas to be ready for the IKF English Championships where he won the 55kg class.
The youngster, who is trained by his dad Bill out of SXF Gym, is now preparing for his up-and-coming K1 fight next month against world global winner Jamie Brown.
Joe’s mum Lisa said: “Joe is only 13 years old but he trains like a man. He gladly sacrifices his time with friends to train for bouts and does so to a high level.”
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