Hartlepool boxer Amanda Coulson suffers massive blow to London 2012 Olympics dream
Amanda Coulson's Olympic dreams have suffere a big blow.
AMANDA Coulson has suffered a blow to her London 2012 dreams after missing out on selection for the Stranja Cup.
The Hartlepool fighter had hoped to win a place at the international tournament in Bulgaria where she wanted to show her Olympic credentials.
However, Great Britain’s bosses have chosen rival Natasha Jonas for the lightweight spot in Sofia.
The Scouser will be joined in the three-woman team by Britain’s world silver medallists Nicola Adams and Savannah Marshall from February 21-26.
Coulson had been hoping to impress in Brazil over the last fortnight when the GB squad had been training and sparring with the hosts and Argentina.
Read more about Amanda Coulson’s disappointments, plus all the news on a busy weekend for North East football, in today’s Sportmail.
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