More important, Mr. VanDemark sensed that boxing was helping his performance as a musician.

WSJ: Music Students Hit the Boxing Ring

Rhythm and drums will provide the main musical backbeat to a performance which may be staged in a boxing ring.

BBC: South East Wales - Boxing clever for writing project

Meanwhile, the BBC understands that Irishman Gary Keegan has been offered the role of performance director for the newly-formed British Amateur Boxing Association.

BBC: Edwards upbeat despite defections

She also noticed that the unbeaten boxing champ looked to have smelled his partner's hair during the performance and "looked petrified!"

BBC: Calzaghe trails after dance debut

Although Nelson lost the fight in the 15th round, his impressive performance against a formidable opponent such as Sanchez established him as a top talent in the international boxing scene.

CNN: Is Azumah Nelson Africa's greatest boxer?

Selection has greater importance with the London Games less than two years away with a good performance leaving the three women in pole position to gain the three places available in the Great Britain Olympic boxing team for 2012.

BBC: GB trio chosen for women's boxing World Championships