Rakai Kirkwood

Auckland boxer Rakai Kirkwood Junior is a four time national champion and a five time golden gloves champion.

The Manukau Destiny School student competed at the 2015 junior world championships in Russia and was the Kiwi team leader.

Rakai Kirkwood Junior is coached by his father, Rakai Kirkwood Senior, who will join him in the Bahamas.

He will be 17 at Games time.