Jordan Gill, the Chatteris boy who is now Commonwealth featherweight champion, was at Chatteris FC on Saturday to share his success. During the afternoon C hatteris snooker player Joe Perry joined him. Picture: IAN CARTER (Image: AdGarry Samuels)
The Fenland fighter was the special guest at a celebration event held at Chatteris Town FC’s West Street ground on Saturday in honour of winning the Commonwealth Featherweight championship.
Players and supporters alike had the opportunity to meet and take photographs with Gill and his new belt, who watched on as the Lilies ran out 4-1 winners over neighbours March Town Reserves.
“I can’t thank everyone enough; it’s been quite surreal”, Gill said.
“We’ve had so much support and a lot of people have come out and said ‘well done’, so it’s quite overwhelming.
Jordan Gill, the Chatteris boy who is now Commonwealth featherweight champion, was at Chatteris FC on Saturday to share his success. During the afternoon C hatteris snooker player Joe Perry joined him. Picture: IAN CARTER (Image: AdGarry Samuels)
“For me to be able to bring this back to Chatteris is a big deal for me.
“I’m proud to be able to bring this back and give it to the people that have supported me from day one.”
Last week marked the first hometown recognition event Gill has attended since the fight, and may be in line for more special occasions after defeating Ryan Doyle for the crown.
“They (local councils) might have messaged me, they might have not – I’ve had that many messages, it’s hard to get through!” Gill added.
Jordan Gill, the Chatteris boy who is now Commonwealth featherweight champion, was at Chatteris FC on Saturday to share his success. During the afternoon C hatteris snooker player Joe Perry joined him. Picture: IAN CARTER (Image: AdGarry Samuels)
“The fight was a good fight, he’s a tough guy, he took some good shots and came back with his own and I think, in the end, what separated us was the level of skill.
“I’ll fight any man. I’d like bigger and better titles, but if I have to defend my Commonwealth title, I will.”
Jordan Gill, the Chatteris boy who is now Commonwealth featherweight champion, was at Chatteris FC on Saturday to share his success. During the afternoon C hatteris snooker player Joe Perry joined him. Picture: IAN CARTER (Image: AdGarry Samuels)
Jordan Gill, the Chatteris boy who is now Commonwealth featherweight champion, was at Chatteris FC on Saturday to share his success. During the afternoon C hatteris snooker player Joe Perry joined him. Picture: IAN CARTER (Image: AdGarry Samuels)
Jordan Gill, the Chatteris boy who is now Commonwealth featherweight champion, was at Chatteris FC on Saturday to share his success. During the afternoon C hatteris snooker player Joe Perry joined him. Picture: IAN CARTER (Image: AdGarry Samuels)
Jordan Gill, the Chatteris boy who is now Commonwealth featherweight champion, was at Chatteris FC on Saturday to share his success. During the afternoon C hatteris snooker player Joe Perry joined him. Picture: IAN CARTER (Image: AdGarry Samuels)
Jordan Gill, the Chatteris boy who is now Commonwealth featherweight champion, was at Chatteris FC on Saturday to share his success. During the afternoon C hatteris snooker player Joe Perry joined him. Picture: IAN CARTER (Image: AdGarry Samuels)
Jordan Gill, the Chatteris boy who is now Commonwealth featherweight champion, was at Chatteris FC on Saturday to share his success. During the afternoon C hatteris snooker player Joe Perry joined him. Picture: IAN CARTER (Image: AdGarry Samuels)
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