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The former amateur coach of Maidstone boxer Sam Noakes has told of the new British champion’s “sickening” power. Lee Owen worked with Noakes at Westree ABC and is thrilled to see his success in the professional ranks. The 26-year-old has won all 13 fights by stoppage and holds four belts in the lightweight division. He enhanced his reputation last month by stopping fellow unbeaten boxer Lewis Sylvester in four rounds to add British and WBO International titles to WBC International Silver and Commonwealth crowns. Noakes, nicknamed Midge, puts on a show every time he steps into the ring and ther…

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