A determined Dumbarton boy who was struck down with meningitis, septicaemia and a stroke when he was just 11 months old is set to challenge for his first kickboxing world title.
John Sutherland, seven, was left visually impaired with paralysis of his right side, hearing problems and language delay disorder after falling critically ill before his first birthday.
However, thanks to coaches at Alexandria Kickboxing Academy, Renton Primary language unit pupil John will now fight for a new para-athlete title at the World Kickboxing Championships in Ireland later this year.
