England coaches are being urged to take a look at medal-winning Carlisle boxing prospect John Joe Carrigan.

The 15-year-old from Border City Amateur Boxing Club has won a string of titles this year.

And coach Ian Archibald from Border City says the national set-up would do well to cast their eye over the teenager.

“I want him to get on the England camps now. I don’t know why he hasn’t been selected, because he’s won everything,” said Archibald.

“I’ve emailed the England coaches. Once they get him down there they’ll like what they see.”

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Carrigan’s latest success came in the Gripen Cup in Sweden when he, along with club colleagues Mitchell and Mason Watson, won gold for the north west region.

He was also named boxer of the tournament.

It was the most recent in a string of accolades for the Cumbrian, who is a three-time north west champion, two-time national schoolboy champion, a junior national champion and has won gold at the MTK Londsale Box Cup, Angel of the North Box Cup, Hull Box Cup and Barum Box Cup.

“John Joe just likes the colour gold, I think,” added Archibald. “Every box cup we’ve put him in, he’s got gold.

“I can’t get bouts for him now. That’s why he’s going to Sweden and that kind of thing.

“He’s very dedicated. We’ve had him at the club since he was five or six. Over the years he’s persevered, stuck in and I don’t think anyone will touch him.

“He won the national title twice last year and wants to box for England. He’d box five days a week if he could.

“When he’s not boxing he’s out on the roads, running, and he’s first to the gym and last to leave. What you put in you get out, and he’s getting it.”

Carrigan has also sparred with Ike Ogbo, the national amateur super heavyweight champion who was until recently on Border City’s books, before relocating to Birmingham.

“He’s only 15, and a lot lighter than Ike, but Ike said, ‘He hurts me now’.

“Okay, Ike’s holding back a bit, but even he said, ‘Wow, what a talent this boy is’.”

Carrigan will compete in the National Association Boys and Girls Championships later this year, along with Mitchell Watson.

“Mitchell is 15, he’s had 11 fights and won 11. He’s another special talent,” said Archibald.

“And Mason [Mitchell’s cousin] is a special little talent. He’s 12 and it was our first season with him last season. He got to the national schoolboy finals, lost but wasn’t outclassed, and says he’s going for number one this year.

“It’s all very positive for the club and we are really proud of them.”