Olympic Games target for West Lothian boxer after European call-up

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Fauldhouse boxer Reese Lynch is aiming for European success and hoping to become just the second Scottish boxer at an Olympic Games in 30 years.The 21-year-old Commonwealth Games gold medallist has been selected to compete for Team GB at the European Games in Poland this month.The multi-sport event, which takes place in Krakow between June 21 and July 2, also acts as a qualifying event for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.The light-welterweight will be looking to follow in the footsteps of Josh Taylor, who competed at London 2012 and is the only Scot to take to the ring in the last three decades.Lynch, who boxes out of Rob Roy, has already enjoyed a hugely successful career with his Commonwealth Games gold coming after he became the only Scottish medallist at a senior World Championships when he won bronze in Belgrade two years ago.Speaking to Boxing Scotland, he said: “It felt brilliant to be selected for the European Games and I am so excited to get out there.

When I came to GB Boxing, becoming an Olympian was the aim, so to now have the chance to make that a reality and win my first European medal would be pretty special.“Over the last 18 months I have been to some major competitions as well as some intense training camps and with that comes the opportunity to test yourself against some of the very best from all across the world. “He added: “Having that exposure is only going to help me grow and develop as a boxer and I am sure it will help me going into the European Games.” Don't miss the latest news from the West Lothian Courier.