And he made it look easy.

His first bout was stopped in the first round and his second fight was called to a halt in round three.

Christopher’s verdict on the victory: “It feels good.”

He’ll be going forward now to the All-Ireland finals at the National Stadium in Dublin.

It’s quick progress for the fan of Sugar Ray Leonard. He credits the good results to all the help and support from his family, as well as his coaches.

Christopher’s father Gary was a boxer in his youth and has passed on his passion for the sport to his son. “He’s been behind me all the way,” Christopher says. “He goes to all my matches, gives me advice and helps me every way he can. I really want to thank my father for being such a big part of it all.”

Mum Ann, on the other hand, is more of a backroom supporter. “Mum’s really behind me and positive, but she would find it tough to watch me in a fight.”

Ann admits this is true. “I’m not a big fan of the sport, but I do support Christopher and I’m very proud of what he’s doing.” She doesn’t normally go to the fights but swears she will go to watch him compete in the National Stadium “I may have blinkers on, but I’ll be there!”

Christopher also pays tribute to two other big influences, his great-uncle Henry Doherty and his uncle Gerard Curran.

“Uncle Henry was never a boxer himself, but he always had a great interest in the sport. It was him and my father that first got me hooked.

“When the club was on break over the summer, uncle Gerard came down from Derry three times a week and took me running at Lisfannon, to help me build up my stamina.”

According to Angelo Eccles, one of the coaches at Buncrana Youth Club, this was only the fifth time that Christopher entered the ring in an official contest. “He’s a great wee boxer and did really well. We’re certainly looking forward to seeing how he fares in the rest of the year’s competitions.”

The triumph is yet another feather in the cap of Buncrana Youth Club, whose Ruari Connolly (16) made the All-Ireland finals last year.