Kaelan Joyce
Born20 August
Gibraltar
NationalityBritish
Statistics
Weight(s)Light Heavyweight
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Kaelan Joyce
Medal record
2003 BUSA Boxing Championships
Gold medal – first place CoventryMiddleweight

Kaelan Joyce (born 20 August 1982), is an amateur boxer from the British Overseas Territory, Gibraltar.[1] He started his boxing career in January 2000 as a Middleweight and competed exclusively in Gibraltar at first, but then mostly abroad thereafter.

University days

Kaelan was awarded a place at Southampton Solent University (UK) in September 2002, where he went on to earn an honours degree in a Computer Networking related subject. Whilst at University he trained at the Golden Ring ABC[2] (Southampton, UK) where he gained valuable experience and subsequently went on to win gold[3] at the BUSA (British Universities Sports Association) Championships,[4] thus becoming champion of his respective weight class. He remains the only Gibraltarian to date to accomplish such a feat.

Boxing career and background

Joyce started off as a brawler with limited boxing skills but with time developed into a decent boxer. Known for his aggressive style and sturdy defence, he improved considerably under the watchful eye of Ernest Victory (Head coach - Gibraltar Amateur Boxing Association).

Kaelan has sparred with several big names including Tom "Kong" Watson and former World Boxing Foundation (WBFo) Super Featherweight Champion Carl Greaves.[5] He has also fought and beaten renowned British Martial Artist, Jason “Daddy Cool” Ball in an amateur boxing bout that took place on 3 July 2008 at the Victoria Stadium, Gibraltar.[6]

Currently competing in the light heavyweight division (having moved up a weight class) Joyce lost his last bout on points, which took place on 17 April 2010 at the Don Principe Pabellon (Spain). The Spanish media had Joyce winning.[7]

Let’s Dance 2009

Joyce appeared on Gibraltar’s version of Dancing with the Stars called Let’s Dance,[8] which was aired live on GBC Television for over six weeks.[9] He managed to get to the final[10] and finished in 3rd place.[11] This was partly due to the substantial number of public votes he received.[12] The show was a success and several thousand pounds were raised for the local charities.[13]

References

  1. ↑ Gaiviso, Gino (18 May 2009). "BOXING – 'STRAIGHT SIX' FOR GIB. BOXERS". Gibraltar Chronicle. Gibraltar Chronicle. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
  2. ↑ "Statistics". Goldenringabc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 10 November 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  3. ↑ "Indoor Cricket: Shirazi bats for Institute cause (From Daily Echo)". Dailyecho.co.uk. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  4. ↑ "British Universities and Colleges Sport Boxing". Bucs.org.uk. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  5. ↑ "Carl Greaves – Boxer". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  6. ↑ "Kaelan Joyce (Red) Vs Jason Ball (Blue)". YouTube. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  7. ↑ Club Boxeo Sevillano dice. "Muy buena acogida a la última Velada de Boxeo en el Don Príncipe | La Linea Digital". Lalineadigital.es. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  8. ↑ "Voting Lines Close « Stage One". Stageone.gi. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  9. ↑ "Contestant's Blog « Stage One". Stageone.gi. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  10. ↑ "Louise Wins « Stage One". Stageone.gi. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  11. ↑ SnapDragon's World Janey McK-J+ Add Contact. "Let's Dance Finale; Kaelan Joyce, 3rd place. | Flickr - Photo Sharing!". Flickr. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  12. ↑ "How You Voted (Week 1) « Stage One". Stageone.gi. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  13. ↑ "£5,000 for Charity « Stage One". Stageone.gi. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
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