Boxer in shock win over Olympic silver medallist

Will Hewitt, in his red Team England boxing vest, roars in delight at hearing the bell.Jacob Hammond

Will Hewitt has progressed to the quarter-finals in the lightweight division at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool

An amateur boxer from Greater Manchester has pulled off a shock victory at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool by beating an Olympic silver medallist.

Will Hewitt, from Leigh, edged out Munarbek Seiitbek Uulu on points in their last-16 lightweight bout.

Team England fighter Hewitt, 23, said: "I'm buzzing, over the moon.

"When you win in front of [friends and family] it's the best feeling ever."

Munarbek Seiitbek Uulu, wearing all blue, throws a punch to Will Hewitt's face as he protects his face with his glovesJacob Hammond

The English fighter, wearing red, won on points

Hewitt was only a late selection for England at the tournament after Jack Dryden had to pull out with a hand injury.

Seiitbek Uulu, from Kyrgyzstan, took silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 57kg division.

Will Hewitt, in his red England boxing vest, has his arm lifted in victory by the referee.Jacob Hammond

Will Hewitt was only selected for England after an injured rival had to withdraw

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