Lola Hatton Advances to European Boxing Semi-Finals
The 14-year-old boxer secured a spot in the semi-finals after a unanimous decision victory in Turkey.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Boxing
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Lola Hatton defeated Emilia Zieba 5-0 in her quarter-final bout at the European Boxing Under-15s Championships in Trabzon, Turkey. This victory guarantees Hatton at least a bronze medal in the Under-60kg division.
Why it matters
The result highlights Hatton's rapid development since beginning her amateur career. As the daughter of former professional boxer Matthew Hatton, she continues to demonstrate her potential on the international stage.
Hatton won the Under-60kg quarter-final bout with a 5-0 score, with all five judges awarding every round to the 14-year-old. She now holds an amateur record of 4-1 since her debut in May 2025.
The players
Lola Hatton
A 14-year-old amateur boxer who is the daughter of professional fighter Matthew Hatton.
Matthew Hatton
A former professional boxer who currently serves as the trainer for his daughter, Lola Hatton.
Shane Jr Fury
An amateur boxer who competed at the same European Boxing Under-15s Championships.
Emilia Zieba
The amateur boxer who competed against Lola Hatton in the quarter-final match.
The details
Hatton, who is trained by her father Matthew Hatton, dominated the three-round match to secure her place in the next stage of the tournament. At the same European Boxing Under-15s Championships, Shane Jr Fury also secured a bronze medal.
Timeline
May 2025: Lola Hatton made her amateur boxing debut.
June 2026: Lola Hatton won the Four Nations Championships final.
October 2026: Lola Hatton won the European Under-15s quarter-final.
Season Trajectory
Hatton's advancement keeps her in contention for the title at this year's European Boxing Under-15s Championships. Her performance reinforces her standing following her win at the Four Nations Championships earlier in 2026.
The quarter-final victory ensures Hatton a place in the semi-final round, guaranteeing her a bronze medal. Her undefeated progression in tournament brackets continues to raise her amateur ranking within the Under-60kg division.
The takeaway
Hatton continues to build her amateur career through consistent tournament performance. Her current trajectory suggests she is becoming a significant competitor in the European youth boxing circuit.
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