59-year-old Steve Ward has reclaimed his Guinness World Record title as the Oldest active boxer.
The fight back in December against Jody Meikle – 25 years his junior took place in Chesterfield and saw Steve reclaim his title.
While he unfortunately lost the bout in the third round, he nevertheless gave his youthful opponent a run for his money.
Guinness World Record holder adjudicator Jack Brockbank attended the fight and presented the veteran boxer with an official certificate recognising his incredible achievement.
Steve previously held the record from 2011 (aged 55), until American Mike Palmer took the title on 28 February this year (aged 57 years 327 days at the time of the fight).
Video: Steve explains how he felt when he regained his title.
Steve believes the best way to keep in shape is to stay motivated.
He said: “You’ve got to get up in the morning, get that alarm set every morning and go out on a ten mile run, then head to the gym for a three hour training session.
The advice to anyone looking to try something new, he said: “Don’t talk about just go and do it”.
Picture: Steve reclaimed his title after the fight against Jody Meikle.
Steve was overwhelmed to regain his title and believes that age is nothing.
