Calum Jordan French (born 25 August 1995) is a British amateur boxer. He is currently an active member of the GB Boxing podium squad, having represented Great Britain in four WSB fights. Having recently been selected to represent England in the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia's Gold Coast, French has stated his ambition is to become an Olympic champion in 2020. His most recent fights have been in the lightweight (60 kg) category.
GB Boxing
In 2017, French received his first major championship medal, a bronze, at the 2017 European Amateur Boxing Championships. Along with nine other teammates, he qualified for the 2017 AIBA World Boxing Championships. French's defeat to Iurii Shestak in the semi-final brought to end a 5 year 35 fight unbeaten streak.
French was selected to represent England in the 2018 Commonwealth Games taking place in April in Australia's Gold Coast.
Competition record (WSB)
March 23, 2017 Won by unanimous decision (3:0) against Michael Magnesi of Italy April 21, 2017 Won by unanimous decision (3:0) against Abdellah Boudrar of Morocco May 20, 2017 Won by unanimous decision (3:0) against Khalil el Hadri of France February 16, 2018 Won by unanimous decision (3:0) against Matteo Komadina of Croatia
Competition record (championships) 2011 England Junior ABA National Championships - Gold
2011 Junior Three nations - Gold
2012 England Junior and Youth ABA National Championships - Gold
2012 Junior and Youth Three nations - Gold
2013 England Junior and Youth ABA National Championships - Gold
2013 National Association Boys Clubs - Gold
2015 England Boxing Senior Elite National Championships – Gold
2015 Senior Elite Three Nations Championships – Gold
2016 Chemistry Cup, Germany - Gold
2016 England Boxing Senior Elite National Championships – Gold
2016 Tammer Tournament, Finland - Gold
2017 Strandja memorial, Bulgaria - Gold
2017 European Championships, Ukraine - Bronze
2017 GB Boxing Championships, Sheffield - Gold
2018 European Union championships, Spain - Silver
2019 Golden Glove, Serbia - Bronze
2021 Socikas Tournament, Lithuania - Gold
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