Hard work has paid off for two boxing brothers at a national championships.

Louis Anderson, 11, took gold at this month’s Amateur Alliance Schools Championships in the 34kg category while 14-year-old brother Connor Anderson claimed silver in the 44kg category.

The Anderson boys have boxed at other clubs in Gravesend and Armour Plated Boxing in Medway, but have found a home at Northfleet’s Leo’s Lions ABC.

On how often they train at the club, dad Daniel said: “It’s every night - except Fridays.

“On Mondays, it’s three hours, Tuesdays are one hour, and then, Wednesdays and Thursdays are three hours.

“They put a lot of time in down there. That’s probably why they get the results, but they love it.

“They live and breathe it. Every day, they go out running and a 5k run is nothing for them.

“The hardest years are probably between 14 and 21. Can I keep them boxing?

“Who knows? But they’re both doing okay.”

Leo’s Lions ABC is based by Leo’s The Red Lion pub on Crete Hall Road.

Daniel explained: “The club has only been running for three years and Louis is the fourth [national] champion already!

“Alvin [Martin] is the main coach there. The pub gives them the space in the basement and they rely on sponsors to get new equipment.

“But it’s just a great club and a great place.”

It was a superb achievement for both to make their respective Finals, as Connor was beaten by a split decision at Bristol’s Hengrove Park Leisure Centre – ironically by Oakley Andrews from nearby North Kent ABC in Greenhithe – while Louis saw off Double J’s Riley Eastwood.

Daniel said: “Connor wouldn’t agree. He didn’t speak all the way home!

“He wanted gold. If I’m honest with you, he should have won it.

“But the other boy was good - as good as Connor - and you want to think your children are the best, because they’re your children, but there are other good kids there.

“He was as good as Connor. It was a really close call.

“I had it Connor just about won it and so did his coach - but he didn’t.”

On their boxing styles, their father stated: “Louis is a miniature Mike Tyson.

“Everyone at the club calls him ‘Mini Mike’ - because he does sort of walk through your punches and take you to pieces! That’s just the sort of kid he is.

“Connor is a bit more tactful and tactical.”

The competitive nature of the siblings’ rivalry extends outside the ring, too.

Daniel said: “They don’t stop! Even at home, it’s just constant.

“It’s got to the point where I’ve taken the PlayStation away because they were fighting over that - so I just thought ‘Let’s get rid of it’.

“But then, do you know what I had to do? I had to go out and buy them a PlayStation 5. So, that was a silly mistake!

“They are competitive. I think boys are at that age - but they’re good kids.”

Call 07564 427269 if you are interested in joining Leo’s Lions ABC.