Wolvercote's Steve Mullins has experienced a week of frantic activity and the 24 year-old Witney boxer could not be happier.

His first ABA final appearance in London was followed by an eleventh hour call to represent his country at the Four Nations tournament in Liverpool.

And the middleweight returned from his first excursion with the England team with a bronze medal.

Mullins said: "It all happened so quickly. I was taking part in my first international at less than 48 hours notice."

It was a difficult first bout in England colours against Andy Lee, the three-times Irish champion and 2004 Athens Olympian.

"I know I lost on points, but you learn so much boxing against someone of that calibre and I really enjoyed the experience," he said.

"He told me that I did well for my first international, so that was really encouraging."

Mullins then claimed the bronze medal after Welsh champion Wayne O'Sullivan, whom he was due to face, withdrew from the third place box-off.

"When you become the first boxer from your club to represent your country, it is a tremendous honour and I would like to have that opportunity again," Mullins added.

"I feel I've learned some important lessons, and it can only help me become a better boxer."