The finals, which took place early this season due to next summer's Olympic Games, included a wealth of talent, from novices to seasoned England representatives such as European silver medallist Lisa Whiteside, who picked up her first ABAE championship win.

Saturday's line-up consisted of Schools and Juniors contenders. An increase in entries due to the growing popularity of boxing amongst women has meant that there are more matches in the finals than ever before, but the Championships were a baptism of fire for some of the less experienced competitors. 

14-year old Chloe Sampson, representing Hillsborough ABC in Sheffield said: I'm the only female boxer at my club, so it feels absolutely fantastic to represent them and win.' 

Representing Swale Gloves ABC, 13-year-old Chloe Gaynor from Kent said: 'I felt really nervous before my bout but as soon as I stepped into that ring I was fine. I've been boxing since I was seven and my dad has always encouraged me. My friends at home call me The Bodyguard.'

GB Boxing's Natasha Jonas, who boxed in four national finals before gaining her place on the GB squad, gave up a rare Saturday off training to hand out medals and words of inspiration to the boxers who dream of boxing alongside her in the 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2016 Olympic Games. 

England advanced coach Amanda Groarke highlighted the importance of development in order to grow and the sport:

'The ABAE intends to ensure that the strength of talent emerging at the moment is harnessed, and that the athletes are given the incentive to continue boxing once the championships are over.

'It's great that women's boxing has gained momentum as we head into a significant year, but the key thing now is to ensure that the girls don't lose interest, and that they have a chance to train together, to get plenty of sparring experience. It's essential to keep that momentum going throughout 2012 and beyond.

'The ABAE recognises that female boxers need experience to progress, and  I would like to thank the boxers and their coaches for their patience and dedication, and for their continuing support of women's boxing. We are working hard to get to a stage where, if a boxer has ambitions to make it to the highest level, and is willing to put in the work, the opportunities are given for them to develop and to have that chance.'

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