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The Link Magazine • May 2006 3
Gold for boxing hero. Now Jamie's set his
heart on being an Olympian orrison

The accolades poured upon Jamie Cox after his brilliant win in the Commonwealth Games boxing ring
at the end of March are well deserved and The Link would like to add our congratulations. asters
The 19 year old 4ty1 n Jamie paid tribute to
from lrt ( 3 the coaches at Walcot Solicitors
emerged into the , f ^d Boys Boxing Club and
sporting and media the English squad. He Serving Swindon
spotlight as a tremen- particularly mentioned for 90 years
dous role model for ,. Islan Eltuyev, a former
young people and an Russian amateur cham-
example of where • pion and refugee from Legal problems?
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cipline and desire to helping the Walcot club
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person. However Islan and his
Jamie said he was family, who have lived
overwhelmed by the in Swindon since 2003
support from Swin- ; are threatened with de-
don people on his ar- portation by the Home
rival home. "I went Office. t Estabfishcd over 12 vcarf
out there knowing I "Islanhas given me so
could win a medal much help," said Jamie. WE COME TO YOU
and gold would have .. "My boxing keeps im-
been good, but once I ' ' ' proving; Islan is a fan- AT HOME OR WORK'
started final prepara- ' Ii tastic trainer and must * FREE
tions in Melbourne be allowed to stay." I a collection & delivery
and after the first bout, I knew I and a very modest young man; we North Swindon MP Michael
could win it. Some boxers only only discovered his interest in box- Wills is trying to persuade the Servicing & repairs
had to fight three times to the final, ing after he won the ABA school Home Office to reconsider its re- '-_ WE ALSO SELL
but I had four bouts, then the final boys' championships. Jamie's gold fusal to allow the family residency BIKE
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was a walkover when my oppo- medal is just reward for his hard status. * Parts & accessories
nent pulled out with an injury. work. He's a great role model for • What news have you for your old
"The third bout against the Aus- young people across Swindon and school? See page 14
tralian boxer was awesome be- a wonderful ambassador for • Commonwealth Games experi-
causethecrowdwerealmostcom- Greendown." ence of young swimmer - page 35
pletely on his side. To
beat him on home-turf
was special.
"I've been amazed by Shaw Chiropractic Clinic
the publicity and all the
support from the town. Free new patient consultation*
It's been fantastic"
Mum Belinda Russan
was delighted with IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM:
Jamie's performance. 0 Backache, Leg Pain
"We were ringside for
him at all his matches in 0 Neck, Shoulder, Arm Pain
Melbourne. He's natu-
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commitment to being the Comparing gold. Jamie and the Mayor Ray Fisher 0 Sports Injury FCHECksAt'
best. Maybe it's the re- at the Civic reception held on 1 April. 0 S
wards afterwards; apart Photo: http:I/honiepage.ntlit,orld.com/calyxpix Arthritis A/
from the medals he loves 0 A ^B E
the chocolate cakes made by his Jamie has committed himself to Whiplash
gran and also a good curry." amateur status and working to-
Jamie is very much a local boy wards winning gold for Britain at YOU SHOULD CONSIDER
having grown up in West Swin- the 2008 Beijing Olympics with CONSULTING A CHIROPRACTOR
don. Roger Nicholas, headteacher £80,000 funding through the Ama-
at Brook Field Primary School in teur Boxing Association to allow LONG COURSES OF TREATMENT NOT USUALLY REQUIRED
Shaw, said he was very pleased for him to train full time.
his former pupil. "Jamie's a lovely A gold or silver Olympic medal SANDRA E. DAVIES D.C. _ r i;''' i
lad who has worked really hard at will make his professional pros- CLARE DUNCAN-HAWES MSc. D.C.
his sport. His sister Toni has prom- pects very strong.
ised to bring her big brother in to Jamie admitted to putting on Members of BCA • Registered with GCC
show off his medal. We've already nearly twenty pounds in the three Members of the College of Chiropractors
talked in assembly about success weeks of celebration after return-
and what it takes to reach a goal in ing from the games, but said it was Tel: (01793) 887801
life." coming off quickly since getting www.shawchiropracticclinic.co.uk i y
Greendown School headteacher back into training. In May he could
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