Gary Lockett has been inducted into the British Boxing Hall of Fame.
The former Llantarnam Comprehensive School pupil started his schoolboy boxing career at Coed Eva ABC before joining Pontypool ABC where his multiple title wins included being crowned European champion.
He turned professional in 1996 and over a 12-year career, he had 32 fights with 30 wins. Lockett retired after his last fight in 2008 – a shot at the unified WBC and WBO titles against Kelly Pavlik in Atlantic City.
He’s now a successful professional boxing trainer, manager and media pundit.
He spoke during a training session with professional MMA fighter Ellis Lewis.