Unprovoked Attack in Cardiff Ends Teen’s Boxing Dreams 🥊
Imagine this: a lively night out in Cardiff turns into a nightmare. Mathew Evans, 22, was out with friends when he shockingly attacked a 19-year-old on Queen Street. But this wasn’t just any punch – it left the teen with life-changing injuries. The young victim, who dreamt of becoming a professional boxer, now faces a future without boxing due to the horrific injury that dislodged his jaw, requiring metal plates and a liquid diet.
What’s worse? Evans didn’t show a hint of remorse. Captured on CCTV, he was seen boasting about the punch to his mates. At the time, he was already on bail for a previous crime but ignored court orders, continuing to party in the city despite restrictions.
The court heard a heart-wrenching victim impact statement where the young boxer shared his ongoing struggles – pain, nerve damage, and constant anxiety about his safety. He can’t eat solid food, and his hopes for a boxing career have been dashed.
Evans has landed an 8-month prison sentence, and Judge Lucy Crowther was clear: such reckless actions have no place here. She hopes this serves as a wake-up call, not only for Evans but for anyone who thinks violence is a way to solve conflicts. A young man’s future changed in an instant, a story that serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of such actions. 💔