Aaron Bowen claims Midlands title, eyes world championship path

Aaron Bowen secured the Midlands super-middleweight title on October 7, 2026, at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, winning by unanimous decision against Klinton Baptiste. This victory marks his first professional title after previously winning a Commonwealth Games bronze in 2022. Bowen turned professional after the Commonwealth Games, opting out of the Olympic qualifier to pursue a higher ambition of becoming a world champion. He is set to compete for the England championship next, with aspirations for further titles in the British, Commonwealth, and European circuits as he continues his career.

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