As a 17 - year - old amateur he reached the 1987 Amateur Boxing Association of England National Championship final at Wembley Arena , London .
As a 17 - year - old amateur he fought Rod Douglas , an Olympic medalist and England squad member .
As a 17 - year - old amateur he reached the 1987 Amateur Boxing Association of England National Championship final at Wembley Arena , London and fought Rod Douglas , an Olympic medalist and England squad member .