Jayden Bruce Rapidly Moving up The Boxing Ranks
Jayden Bruce Boxing is one of the rising pugilists in Australia’s highly-competitive amateur boxing scene.
The 22-year-old champion boxer from Baulkham Hills was a strong contender but had a controversial split decision loss in last month’s Queensland Golden Gloves Championships in Townsville, ending up with the bronze medal. Jayden received gold for moving up two weight classes to box at the Golden Gloves.
Jayden weighs 63.6kg and is 179cm tall. He is trained by his Dad William (a former state champion) and Cory Howell, and has fought over a range of weight classes, ranging from 41kg to 71kg.
Jayden and his Castle Hill Boxing Club mate Liam Howell did remarkably well after moving up the weight divisions at the Golden Gloves. Liam brought home the gold while Jayden did not get the judges’ decisions, despite a dominant performance, according to CHBC vice-president and treasurer Michael Holani.
The talented duo also competed at the Australasian titles in Bathurst in June, but unfortunately were unable to win any titles even after some commanding displays.
A boxer since he was 15 years old, Jayden won silver medals at the 2018 and 2019 Australian titles, silver in the 2021 Queensland state championships, silver in the 2023 Golden Gloves in Cairns plus bronze medals in Australian titles in 2017 and 2023.
“I feel like my performance this year has been the best it’s ever been,” Jayden said. “ (That’s because) I’ve just been learning a lot from my coaches Bill Bruce, Corie Howell and my other boxing mentors, about my unique boxing style, the boxing IQ and the ring craft that comes with it.
“In my past and to this day, I’ve always fought the best and I thank them for it because it helps bring out my best as well, especially when I know I can go with them, which always turns into a really good tough fight.
“By doing this, it has definitely improved my performance and helped me reach that extra step in my goal of becoming the boxer I am supposed to be… And I’m really keen for the future because my true potential is yet to come.”
Jayden, who attends Randwick TAFE, previously studied at Jasper Road Public School and Model Farms High School.
CHBC has a great record in producing Australian and state champions since it was established by Walter Townsend in 1982. Australian champions include Shane Lodge, 1997, Nathan Turpine, 1997, Mitchell Watts, 2014,2016; Daniel Parkinson 2013, 2014; Andrew Constantinou 2015; Jayden Bruce 2016; Michael Holani 2016; Elijah Rodericks 2017; Kaid Fosker 2018 and Luke Ugov 2018, 2019.
“The development of culture, community, and excellence offered constantly by William Bruce and the club has seen the continual development of many of its alumni throughout the years,” said Michael Holani. “These alumni have gone on to leave a significant impact on society long after they move on from the sport.”
William Bruce has been operating the club since 2001.
