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WHEN Tony Jeffries flew to Beijing as part of Great Britain's 313-strong Olympic team it was as a virtual unknown but since returning from his medal-winning heroics in China, the Sunderland light-heavyweight is starting to realise just how famous he has become.Read

Boxing bronze medalist Tony Jeffries

Sunderland boxer guaranteed Olympic medal

Sunderland boxer Tony Jeffries is guaranteed an Olympic medal after winning his quarter-final fight.Read

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